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Comment by CapitalistCartr | Hacker News Reader

Jobs even ripped off Woz when the opportunity presented itself. He was the last person to give any part of "his" baby away.

"When they made Breakout for Atari, Wozniak and Jobs were going to split the pay 50-50. Atari gave Jobs $5000 to do the job. He told Wozniak he got $700 so Wozniak took home $350."

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You may be curious to know Woz does not hold it against Steve Jobs. He clarified that with me before: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8706690

Woz seems to be such a gentle and kind guy who just loves tech and gadgets. I don't think I have ever read of anyone having a problem with him. Pretty interesting as most people at such a high level in any sector (not just IT) are usually known to be assholes.

I've always felt that if people idolized Woz more than Jobs, the world would be a better place. That's probably just my own tinkerer/engineer bias coming to light though.

You're not alone. Woz seems like a really great guy. He has a big heart. When I think of what a true hacker is I think of Woz. A person who loves tech and to tinker but for the better for others and not just himself.

You don't idolize when you know enough to understand what Wozniak does. Jobs appeals to the religious side in the average people.

Wozniak is so rounded when it come to relationship I think he has an issue with having issues. He is always too nice. I also think nothing applies to their relationship, I bet it was some kind of family relationship at one point. Being in this venture together, at that time. You take the hit because of the greater bond it built.

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