John Buck

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John Buck is an author and editor focused on technology history and desktop video, dedicated to research, publishing, and building a supportive community.

Website:

inventingthefuture.ghost.io

Specializations:

Filmmaker Author Editor Publisher Software engineer

Interests:

Technology history Desktop video Publishing Book writing Community building

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2025-10-27 • technology history innovation audio engineering file formats

The author recounts their extensive research into the history of technological inventions, particularly focusing on the development of the AIFF and TIFF file formats. They detail the challenges faced in tracking down inventors and...

2026-02-16 • innovation prototyping apple fpga handheld gaming devices

Tom Gilley recounts the creation of the Handi-Mac, a handheld Macintosh prototype, emphasizing innovative design and rapid prototyping at Apple's ATG.

2026-02-02 • apple publishing printing postscript apple laserwriter

Jim Gable shares insights on the development of Apple's LaserWriter models, highlighting the challenges and innovations that shaped desktop publishing.

2025-05-26 • search engine information retrieval technological change digital library ai

The text recounts a meeting between Tom Erickson and Brewster Kahle, a digital librarian and entrepreneur, discussing the early concepts of information retrieval and search capabilities. Kahle, who had a vision for networked machi...

2025-11-07 • technology apple product design newton penlite

The text discusses the development of Apple's PenLite project, detailing the collaboration of various teams and individuals, including Phac Le Tuan, Tom Gilley, and Sue King, in creating a pen-based computing device. It highlights...

2026-02-23 • apple education macintosh steve jobs wayne rosing

The post details the early challenges of the Macintosh's development, focusing on Wayne Rosing's formation of the Education Research Group to innovate in color computing for education.

2025-05-26 • technology apple next careers steve jobs

Eric Hoffert recounts a pivotal moment in December 1988 when he had to choose between job offers from Apple and NeXT. Despite his desire to work with Steve Jobs, he ultimately chose Apple. After making his decision, he received a ...

2026-02-09 • apple computer history macintosh mobile technology product design

Jon Krakower shares insights on the struggles and missteps in developing the Macintosh Portable, emphasizing design limitations and market timing issues that affected its success.

2026-01-27 • engineering apple software development technical history interviews

Personal accounts of early Apple employees reveal the unique and informal interview processes that shaped the company's engineering team.

2025-08-18 • apple operating systems macintosh unix steve jobs

The text recounts a conversation between Ron Johnston, a former software manager for the Apple Lisa, and Steve Jobs regarding the development of a Unix-based operating system for the Macintosh. Johnston describes how he hired Stev...

2026-02-13 • computing history innovation engineering

The post highlights the innovative culture at HP that fostered early computing advancements, including the HP-35 calculator and the beginnings of Apple.

2026-01-09 • innovation engineering apple silicon valley product management

Bruce Gee reminisces about Apple's unique appeal in the 1980s and 1990s, showcasing the exceptional talent it attracted and its lasting influence on technology.

2025-12-04 • technology history innovation apple media services

Senior Scientist Mike Liebhold reflects on his influential role at Apple, where he acted as a catalyst for innovation by encouraging engineers and educating management about advanced media systems. He discusses his collaboration w...

2025-11-18 • technology history apple developer community bix

The blog post reflects on the historical significance of the Byte Information Exchange (BIX), a platform that allowed Apple users to interact directly with developers and engineers during the early days of Apple. It highlights the...

2025-11-09 • apple job opportunities software engineering unix user experience

The text recounts the story of John Kullmann, a Unix software engineer who applied for multiple positions at Apple after seeing a full-page advertisement in a trade magazine. Despite initially viewing Apple as a toy company, Kullm...

2025-11-05 • apple audio engineering macintosh technological change peter gabriel

The blog post recounts the story behind the development of a demo for the Macintosh II, focusing on the use of Peter Gabriel's song 'Red Rain' to showcase the computer's audio capabilities. As the launch approached, the team faced...

2025-08-23 • technology innovation apple product design interviews

The author shares insights from interviews with former Apple employees, highlighting their contributions to significant technological advancements such as the AIFF format, PowerBook keyboard design, and 16-bit audio for Macintosh....

2026-01-01 • programming career technical support apple ii caltech

Konstantin Othmer shares his serendipitous path from Caltech student to Apple programmer, sparked by a quest for tech support on the Apple II.

2025-08-16 • technology startup ecosystem investment entrepreneurship apple founders

The author, Chuck Mauro, recounts a pivotal moment in his entrepreneurial journey when he sought investment from Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. After a lunch meeting at a high-end restaurant, where Mauro felt anxious about th...

2025-08-16 • technology apple entrepreneurship 1980s film and cinema steve jobs

In this narrative, Chuck Mauro recounts his experience at Apple in 1979, focusing on his development of an 80-column video card for the Apple II. He describes his interactions with his neighbor, attorney Grant Jasmin, who becomes ...

2025-11-06 • history apple silicon valley sales corporate culture

The text recounts the experiences of Bob McNinch, an Apple Europe salesman, during a visit to Cupertino with European sales teams. It highlights the challenges he faced in locating Apple headquarters, reflecting on how much the co...

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