SAN FRANCISCO - JULY 19: Customers at the Apple Store try out Mac desktop computers July 19, 2006 in San Francisco, California. Apple Computer Inc. announced that third quarter profits surged 48 percent due in large part to increased sales of Macintosh computers. Getty Images logo Getty Images 40 months ago

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  5. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs waves at the end of a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
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  9. SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 09: Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the new iPod Nano during a special event September 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Jobs announced a new version of iTunes, new pricing for iPod Touch music players and a new version of the iPod Nano with video capabilities.
  10. SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 09: Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the new iPod Nano during a special event September 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Jobs announced a new version of iTunes, new pricing for iPod Touch music players and a new version of the iPod Nano with video capabilities.
  11. SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 09: Apple CEO Steve Jobs looks on during a special event September 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Jobs announced a new version of iTunes, new pricing for iPod Touch music players and a new version of the iPod Nano with video capabilities.
  12. SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 09: Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the new iPod Nano during a special event September 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Jobs announced a new version of iTunes, new pricing for iPod Touch music players and a new version of the iPod Nano with video capabilities.
  13. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer addresses the media during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
  14. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer looks on during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
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