Today in Apple history: Massive layoffs remove Apple’s ‘bozo explosion’

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February 25, 1981: Apple’s original CEO Michael Scott oversees mass layoffs and then throws a massive party. Apple’s layoffs follow a hiring boom that led to what Scott called a “bozo explosion” at the company. They are also the first sign that the fun startup culture of Apple’s early days is gone forever. “I said … Read more

Today in Apple history: Gil Amelio takes over as CEO

Bringing on Gil Amelio was viewed as a big coup for the Apple board.

February 2, 1996: Apple reveals that disruptive artist Gil Amelio will take over from Michael “The Diesel” Spindler as CEO of the troubled company. Due to disappointing Mac sales, a disastrous “Mac cloning” strategy, and the failed merger of Sun Microsystems in his name, Spindler is asked to step down from Apple’s board of directors. … Read more