Steve Jobs in Exile is a fine profile of Jobs' years at NeXT

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Ars Technica reviews "Steve Jobs in Exile," a biography focusing on Jobs' decade at NeXT Computer after his 1985 ouster from Apple. The reviewer, who came of age as a Mac enthusiast in the late 1990s, explores how Jobs' seemingly lost years actually shaped the technology landscape, NeXT's innovations in object-oriented programming and graphical interfaces eventually influenced Apple's return to dominance when Jobs rejoined in 1997. The book examines a pivotal but often-overlooked chapter when Jobs was reinventing himself outside the spotlight, before his triumphant return transformed the company forever.