David Casseres, Beyond Word Processing: The Online Text System. Memo by David Casseres arguing for the development of a text editing system like that created by Douglas Engelbart's ARC group in the 1960s. Part of The Book of Macintosh, compiled by Jef Raskin.
Apple Computer, Apple Publishing Press Release. "Apple Computer Announces Book Publishing Program and Exclusive Agreement with Addison-Wesley," press release dated 28 November 1984, describing "a book publishing program to improve the distribution of existing and future Apple manuals and to encourage the development of computer books and training materials." in conjunction with Addison-Wesley.
Apple Computer, Apple II Basic Manual Press Release. "Apple II BASIC Programming Manual, Informative and Entertaining Reading for Novice and Professional Alike," press release dated 8 June 1978, describing the publication of Jef Raskin's Apple II Basic Programming Manual.
Apple Computer, Photograph of Apple II Basic Manual. Photograph of Apple II Basic Programming Manual, issued with the 8 June 1978 press release announcing the release of the manual. The caption reads, "Apple II Basic Programming Manual is an easy-to-read, well-illustrated and entertaining manual for the Apple II computer. It guides the beginner and professional all the way from setting up the Apple II through to the writing of extensive Basic programs."
Chris Espinosa, Cover of Chris Espinosa's Apple II Reference Manual ("The Red Book"). Cover of Chris Espinosa's Apple II Reference Manual ("The Red Book"), with various marginal notes, annotations, and doodles. Espinosa's revision of the manual, under the direction of Jef Raskin, during his freshman year at U.C. Berkeley has become the stuff of Apple legend.
Chris Espinosa, Interview with Chris Espinosa, Interview with Chris Espinosa, 13 June 2000.
Chris Espinosa, Chris Espinosa on the Apple II manual, Chris Espinosa discusses his work on the Apple II user manual. From an interview with Chris Espinosa, 13 June 2000.
Chris Espinosa, Chris Espinosa on technical writing, Chris Espinosa discusses his career in technical writing, and the economics and politics of creating documentation. From an interview with Chris Espinosa, 13 June 2000.
Chris Espinosa, Chris Espinosa on documenting the Macintosh, Chris Espinosa discusses documentation on the Macintosh project. From an interview with Chris Espinosa, 13 June 2000.
Chris Espinosa, Chris Espinosa on metaphor and interface design, Chris Espinosa discusses the importance of metaphor for interface engineers working on Lisa and Macintosh, and the influence of George Lakoff on their thinking. From an interview with Chris Espinosa, 13 June 2000.
Chris Espinosa, Complete transcript of Chris Espinosa interview, Interview with Chris Espinosa, 13 June 2000, presented on a single page, rather than broken into several different pages. The content of this document is the same as found in the smaller pages.
Reese Jones, Reese Jones on pre-Macintosh Computing. Reese Jones talks about his pre-Macintosh computer experience, and his background with computer user groups and other technology-focused groups. He discusses his exposure to computers as a graduate student in biophysics; his interest in personal computing; his connections to phone hackers, SIGs, and the Homebrew Computer Club; and the audio magazine The Absolute Sound as a literary influence on the BMUG Newsletter. Transcribed from an interview with Jones, 22 May 2000.
Sandy Miranda, Interview with Sandy Miranda, 14 April 2000. Overview of interview with Sandy Miranda, 14 April 2000. Miranda worked for Douglas Engelbart's Augmentation Research Center at SRI, and at the USGS, before joining Apple Computer in 1980. She worked as a technical writer for Apple, and wrote the script for the "Test Drive a Macintosh" program; she also worked at NeXT, and as a freelance writer. She also hosts the "Music of the World" show of KPFA-FM.
Sandy Miranda, Sandy Miranda on Technical Writing at Apple. Sandy Miranda describes working as a technical writer at Apple. From an interview with Sandy Miranda, 14 April 2000.
Sandy Miranda, Sandy Miranda on Technical Writing in Silicon Valley. Sandy Miranda discusses the status of technical writing in Silicon Valley; the advantages of having worked at Apple; and her work at NeXT. From an interview with Sandy Miranda, 14 April 2000.
Sandy Miranda, Sandy Miranda on Radio Broadcasting. Sandy Miranda describes her work in radio. From an interview with Sandy Miranda, 14 April 2000.
Sandy Miranda, Complete transcript of interview with Sandy Miranda. Interview with Sandy Miranda, 14 April 2000, presented on a single page, rather than broken into several different pages. The content of this document is the same as found in the smaller pages.
Jef Raskin, Jef Raskin on Technical Writing and Development. Jef Raskin discusses his training as a writer, and what it contributed to his work on the Macintosh. Transcribed from an interview with Jef Raskin, 13 April 2000.
Jef Raskin, Jef Raskin on "The Book of Macintosh". Jef Raskin discusses the origins of "The Book of Macintosh," including the name; and explains his decision to include David Casseres' "Beyond Word Processing" in the collection. Transcribed from an interview with Jef Raskin, 13 April 2000.
Caroline Rose, Interview with Caroline Rose. Interview with Caroline Rose, 14 March 2000. Rose was one of the principal technical writers on the Macintosh project, and worked closely with Chris Espinosa and Andy Hertzfeld.
Caroline Rose, Caroline Rose on Joining the Macintosh Project. Caroline Rose discusses her introduction to the Macintosh project, and her interview with Chris Espinosa. From an interview with Caroline Rose, 14 March 2000.
Caroline Rose, Caroline Rose on Technical Documentation. Caroline Rose discusses technical writing, changes in its status over time, and the ways electronic publishing have affected the craft. From an interview with Caroline Rose, 14 March 2000.
Caroline Rose, Caroline Rose on Documenting the Macintosh. Caroline Rose discusses her work documenting the Macintosh software. She describes the special challenges created by the character of the software, time and pressure constraints, and the organization of the documentation effort. From an interview with Caroline Rose, 14 March 2000.
Caroline Rose, Caroline Rose on Relations with Macintosh Programmers. Caroline Rose describes her working relationships with Chris Espinosa, Andy Hertzfeld, and others. From an interview with Caroline Rose, 14 March 2000.
Caroline Rose, Complete transcript of Caroline Rose interview. The Caroline Rose interview, presented on a single page, rather than broken into several different pages. The content of this document is the same as found in the smaller pages.
