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Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Indian Express
Apple designer Bill Atkinson, who made computers easier to use, dies at 74
Bill Atkinson, an Apple Computer designer who created the software that enabled the transformative visual approach pioneered by the company's Lisa and Macintosh computers, making the machines accessible to millions of users without specialized skills, died Thursday night at his home in Portola Valley, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was 74. In a Facebook post, his family said the cause was pancreatic cancer. Atkinson programmed QuickDraw, a foundational software layer used for both the Lisa and Macintosh computers. Composed of a library of small programs, it made it possible to display shapes, text and images on the screen efficiently. The QuickDraw programs were embedded in the computers' hardware, providing a distinctive graphical user interface that presented a simulated 'desktop,' displaying icons of folders, files and application programs. Atkinson is credited with inventing many of the key aspects of graphical computing, such as 'pull-down' menus and the 'double-click' gesture, which allows users to open files, folders and applications by clicking a mouse button twice in succession. Before the Macintosh was introduced in January 1984, most personal computers were text-oriented; graphics were not yet an integrated function of the machines. And computer mice pointing devices were not widely available; software programs were instead controlled by typing arcane commands. The QuickDraw library had originally been designed for Apple's Lisa computer, which was introduced in January 1983. Intended for business users, the Lisa predated many of the Macintosh's easy-to-use features, but priced at $10,000 (almost $33,000 in today's money), it was a commercial failure. A year later, however, QuickDraw paved the way for the Macintosh graphical interface. It was based on an approach to computing that had been pioneered during the 1970s at Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center by a group led by computer scientist Alan Kay. Kay was trying to create a computer system that he described as a Dynabook, a portable educational computer that would become a guiding light for Silicon Valley computer designers for decades. Xerox kept the project secret, but Dynabook nevertheless ultimately informed the design of the Lisa and the Macintosh. In an unusual agreement, Xerox gave Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and a small group of Apple engineers, including Atkinson, a private demonstration of Kay's project in 1979. The group, however, was not permitted to examine the software code. As a result, the Apple engineers had to make assumptions about the Xerox technology, leading them to make fundamental technical advances and design new capabilities. In 'Insanely Great,' a book about the development of the Macintosh, Steven Levy wrote of Atkinson, 'He had set out to reinvent the wheel; actually he wound up inventing it.' Atkinson's programming feats were renowned in Silicon Valley. 'Looking at his code was like looking at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel,' recalled Steve Perlman, who as a young Apple hardware engineer took advantage of Atkinson's software to design the first color Macintosh. 'His code was remarkable. It is what made the Macintosh possible.' In an early Apple commercial for the Macintosh, Atkinson described himself 'as a cross between an artist and an inventor.' He was also the author of two of the most significant early programs written for the Macintosh. One of them, MacPaint, was a digital drawing program that came with the original Macintosh. It made it possible for a user to create and manipulate images on the screen, controlling everything down to the level of the individual display pixel. Ordinary users without specialized skills could now create drawings, illustrations and designs directly on a computer screen. The program introduced the concept of a 'tool palette,' a set of clickable icons to select simulated paintbrushes, pens and pencils. MacPaint had a significant impact in helping to transform computers from business and hobbyist systems into consumer products that could be marketed as tools to enable individual creativity.
Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Syrma SGS Tech inks pact with Dynabook for manufacturing laptops in India
Syrma SGS Technology said that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Dynabook Singapore Pte. Ltd. for manufacturing laptops in India. Dynabook Singapore is leading commercial PC brand in Japan. It provides a portfolio of B2B laptop computers to meet diverse customer requirements. As part of this collaboration, Syrma SGS will manufacture Dynabooks diverse range of laptops in India, supporting the Governments 'Make in India' vision. This initiative is designed to meet the varied demands of enterprise customers and commercial channels across the country, providing world-class laptops with Dynabook's renowned technology and expertise to government and public sector undertakings. Satendra Singh, CEO of Syrma SGS Technology, said: It is a moment of pride for us to associate with Dynabook, a well-known Japanese brand. This alignment will offer more choices to customers in India under the central government's 'Make in India' initiative. Dynabook's expertise in technology and high-class manufacturing will result in the best products for Indian customers and beyond. Syrma SGS Technology manufactures various electronic sub-assemblies, assemblies and box builds, disk drives, memory modules, power supplies/adapters, fiber optic assemblies, magnetic induction coils and RFID products, and other electronic products. The scrip rose 0.69% to currently trade at Rs 541.95 on the BSE.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Syrma SGS Technology inks agreement to make Dynabook laptops in India
NEW DELHI: Homegrown electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firm Syrma SGS Technology has partnered with Dynabook Singapore Pte to manufacture the latter's laptops in India. 'The collaboration is in line with the Indian government's continued push for local laptop manufacturing through supportive policies and incentives,' Syrma SGS said on Friday, adding that it will manufacture a diverse range of laptops in India for the brand. The Japanese company provides a portfolio of B2B laptop computers to meet diverse customer requirements. 'Today's announcement marks a significant milestone for Dynabook and reiterates our commitment to the government of India's 'Make in India' initiative for a self-reliant India,' said Wong Wai Meng, MD, Dynabook Singapore. Meng added that domestic manufacturing will enable Dynabook to better serve the needs of its customers across industries and segments, from startups to small and medium businesses (SMBs) to enterprises to government. 'It is a moment of pride for us to associate with Dynabook, a well-known Japanese brand. This alignment will offer more choices to customers in India under the central government's 'Make in India' initiative,' said Satendra Singh, CEO of Syrma SGS Technology. Earlier this year, the EMS firm said it would produce laptops for Micro-Star International (MSI), a Taiwanese consumer electronics company, for the Indian market under a strategic agreement.
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Top stocks to watch today, May 23: ITC, TVS Motor, Trent, BEL, HFCL, Nestle, IndusInd Bank and more
By Aman Shukla Published on May 23, 2025, 08:24 IST The Indian stock market experienced a subdued session on May 22, with both the Sensex and Nifty declining nearly 1%. The downtrend was largely influenced by global market cues. As the trading session opens on May 23, here are the key stocks and company developments that may warrant investor attention: Stocks in Focus ITC : Cigarette volume growth aligned with estimates; revenue exceeded expectations. TVS Motor : Entered a memorandum of understanding with OOR Cabs to deploy 500 electric three-wheelers in Tamil Nadu. Trent, BEL : Scheduled to be included in the BSE Sensex Index from June 23. Nestle, IndusInd Bank : Set to be excluded from the BSE Sensex Index, effective June 23. Metro Brands : Reported a 24.3% year-on-year rise in EBITDA, with margins improving to 30.7% from 27.2%. Honasa : Posted a 13.2% year-on-year revenue increase, indicating early signs of operational improvement. GMR Airports : EBITDA grew 23.5% YoY; margin increased to 35.25% from 33.39%. Max Estates : Met FY25 pre-sales guidance; FY26 pre-sales expected in the range of ₹6,000–6,500 crore. Power Mech : EBITDA rose 44%, with revenue up 42.4% YoY. Syrma SGS : Entered into a strategic partnership to manufacture Dynabook laptops in India. Sun Pharma : Q4 earnings came in below expectations; company projects mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth for FY26. Grasim : Missed Q4 estimates; VSF and chemicals business EBITDA lagged street expectations. CONCOR : Delivered a muted Q4; board approved a bonus issue—1 share for every 4 held. Ramco Cements : Q4 results below estimates; volumes declined 4% against an expected rise. MTAR Technologies : FY25 revenue, margins, and order book fell short of guidance. GSPL : Reported weak Q4 results; volumes fell 11% QoQ and 23% YoY. HFCL : Posted a net loss versus profit YoY; revenue declined 39.6%. Veedol Corporation: Promoter Ashok Vasudevan to sell up to a 2% stake via offer-for-sale at an 8% discount to CMP. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Syrma SGS Technology forges strategic partnership with Dynabook Singapore
Syrma SGS Technology has entered into a strategic partnership, to manufacture laptops for Dynabook Singapore Dynabook, with a history dating back to the release of the first laptop PC in 1985 and a leading commercial PC brand in Japan, provides a portfolio of B2B laptop computers to meet diverse customer requirements. The collaboration is in line with the Indian government's continued push for local laptop manufacturing through supportive policies and incentives. As part of this collaboration, Syrma SGS will manufacture Dynabook's diverse range of laptops in India, supporting the Government's 'Make in India' vision. This initiative is designed to meet the varied demands of enterprise customers and commercial channels across the country, providing world-class laptops with Dynabook's renowned technology and expertise to government and public sector undertakings.
