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Adobe: the Founders’ Perspective.

Adobe changed the world and revolutionized the publishing industry. A must watch computer history video for anyone who has a passion for the big red A. John Warnock and Chuck Geschke presenting… ‘the founders’ perspective’.

Chuck: “When someone tell you our products have made a difference in their life, in their work, their creativity… that is the biggest compliment an engineer can get”

The video gives an amazing insight into the birth of Adobe, its early days, and product developments, as well as the ongoing continuation, the philosophy behind developing new products, the corporate culture, the future and much more…

 

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