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How Microsoft stole Steve Jobs' dream

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The Sydney Morning Herald
Technology

How Microsoft stole Steve Jobs' dream

Apple chief had a vision for one device to rule them all - but it took Microsoft to make it a reality, writes Farhad Manjoo.

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