iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon
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"iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon" is the autobiography of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, chronicling his life, technical innovations, and role in the personal computer revolution.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon canonical | 3 |
| iWoz | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1008912 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon Context triple: [Steve Wozniak, authorOf, iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon]
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The Wizard of Menlo Park
The Wizard of Menlo Park is the famous nickname of American inventor Thomas Edison, highlighting his prolific and groundbreaking work at his Menlo Park laboratory.
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B.
Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft
"Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft" is Paul Allen’s autobiographical account detailing his role in founding Microsoft, his complex relationship with Bill Gates, and his subsequent ventures in technology, business, and philanthropy.
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C.
The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company
"The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company" is a business memoir by David Packard that recounts the founding and growth of Hewlett-Packard while outlining the management philosophy and values that shaped the company.
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D.
Computer Lib / Dream Machines
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is a pioneering 1974 book by Ted Nelson that passionately advocates for personal computing, hypertext, and user empowerment in the digital age.
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E.
Business @ the Speed of Thought
Business @ the Speed of Thought is a business and technology book by Bill Gates that explores how digital systems and information networks can transform organizations and decision-making.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon Target entity description: "iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon" is the autobiography of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, chronicling his life, technical innovations, and role in the personal computer revolution.
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A.
The Wizard of Menlo Park
The Wizard of Menlo Park is the famous nickname of American inventor Thomas Edison, highlighting his prolific and groundbreaking work at his Menlo Park laboratory.
-
B.
Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft
"Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft" is Paul Allen’s autobiographical account detailing his role in founding Microsoft, his complex relationship with Bill Gates, and his subsequent ventures in technology, business, and philanthropy.
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C.
The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company
"The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company" is a business memoir by David Packard that recounts the founding and growth of Hewlett-Packard while outlining the management philosophy and values that shaped the company.
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D.
Computer Lib / Dream Machines
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is a pioneering 1974 book by Ted Nelson that passionately advocates for personal computing, hypertext, and user empowerment in the digital age.
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E.
Business @ the Speed of Thought
Business @ the Speed of Thought is a business and technology book by Bill Gates that explores how digital systems and information networks can transform organizations and decision-making.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autobiography
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book ⓘ |
| about |
history of personal computing
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innovation in technology industry ⓘ |
| alternativeTitle |
iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon
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surface form:
iWoz
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| author | Steve Wozniak ⓘ |
| coAuthor | Gina Smith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
Homebrew Computer Club experiences
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Steve Wozniak's early life ⓘ Steve Wozniak's engineering projects ⓘ design philosophy of Steve Wozniak ⓘ development of the Apple I computer ⓘ development of the Apple II computer ⓘ founding of Apple Computer ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
entrepreneurship
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hacker culture ⓘ technical innovation ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
audiobook
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hardcover ⓘ paperback ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainCharacter | Steve Wozniak ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed descriptions of Apple I and Apple II design
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first-person account of Apple’s early history ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 2006 ⓘ |
| publisher | W. W. Norton & Company ⓘ |
| subject |
Apple Inc.
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surface form:
Apple Computer, Inc.
Silicon Valley ⓘ Steve Wozniak ⓘ computer engineering ⓘ personal computer revolution ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1950s
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1960s ⓘ 1970s ⓘ 1980s ⓘ 1990s ⓘ early 2000s ⓘ |
| title | iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon self-link ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Subject: iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon Description of subject: "iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon" is the autobiography of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, chronicling his life, technical innovations, and role in the personal computer revolution.
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iWoz