Mona Simpson's moving eulogy for her brother, Steve Jobs

Mona Simpson's moving eulogy for her brother, Steve Jobs -

The New York Times has published Mona Simpson's eulogy for her brother, Steve Jobs. Simpson delivered her eulogy during his memorial service on October 16 at the Memorial Church of Stanford University. In her remarks, she recalls her experience of his final days and hours, including his last words to his family.

Simpson's eulogy is both powerful and heartbreaking, and I won't cheapen it by clipping bits to include here. Go read the full piece at the New York Times. I'd argue that you'll learn just as much about what kind of person Steve Jobs was in his sister's moving eulogy as you will by reading Walter Isaacson's sprawling biography of him.

One recommendation: before you read Simpson's eulogy, grab a handkerchief. Unless you're carved out of wood, you're probably going to need it.

(Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW).)

9 Essential Resources for Mac Newbies

9 Essential Resources for Mac Newbies -

So, you finally let Windows out to rot and made the switch to the Mac. Feeling a little anxious about it? Well, first of all, relax. There are plenty of resources out there to help you get situation, not to mention an amazing community of enthusiasts who have no problem helping you find your way. To get you started, here's a list of 9 essential resources you should add to your arsenal right now. No matter your experience level with computers, these resources can surely help you find your way.

(Via Mac|Life all.)

Steve Martin makes a book from his tweets (and yours)

Steve Martin makes a book from his tweets (and yours) - The "Pink Panther" star, banjo player, and author decides to publish a book made up of his tweets and his followers' responses.

(Via CNET News.com.)

PBS to Air 'Steve Jobs - One Last Thing' Documentary on November 2nd

PBS to Air 'Steve Jobs - One Last Thing' Documentary on November 2nd -
Tributes to Steve Jobs have been plentiful in the weeks since his death and his authorized biography by Walter Isaacson has revealed a number of new details about his life, but a new documentary from PBS set to premiere on Wednesday, November 2nd appears to offer insights from some unique people associated with Jobs.

(Via MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors.)

Apple's lossless audio format goes open source

Apple's lossless audio format goes open source - Apple's lossless encoder and decoder has gone open source, 7 years after it was introduced to let users rip CD-quality music into files that could be archived.

(Via CNET News.com.)

Dick Cavett on Steve Jobs

Dick Cavett on Steve Jobs -

Dick Cavett:

“How does it feel to be Dick Cavett?”

That’s what he said.

What a dumb question, I thought. This guy can’t be very bright.

The “guy” was named Steve Jobs. Turned out he was reasonably bright.

(Via Daring Fireball.)

Can the Cult of Bang & Olufsen Last?

Can the Cult of Bang & Olufsen Last? - For decades, the Danish electronics company has enraptured its followers with a far-out vision of the future. Can it survive in Apple's world?

(Via Wired Top Stories.)