Steve Jobs's life was not without difficulties, however. He was given up soon after his birth and only met his birth mother and sister when he grew up. As a child, Steve was very smart but formal schooling didn't suit him. He went to college for a short time, but stopped his studies soon after because it was hard for his parents to afford it. He found a way to continue his education for another 18 months, although he never got a degree.

In 1976, Steve founded Apple Computer Inc. with two friends. The company became famous in a few years, but the sales of its first important product were not good. In 1985, Steve was fired from Apple. However, he didn't give up. Instead, he went on to set up another computer company and then a film company. The film company has won many Oscars and produced a number of successful films such as Toy Story, WALL-E and Up. After Steve returned to Apple in 1996, he changed many things in the company, which became an international success story.

Steve Jobs was a leader who knew how to make teams achieve great results but he also had another side. He became angry easily and was often impatient. He usually stated his opinions bluntly and would not put up with anything that he didn't think was perfect.

Although Steve wasn't a perfect man, he is recognised by many as the father of the digital revolution. His inventions and creativity have changed our way of life.