A Volkswagen bus: Steve Jobs fix for his ‘big’ Apple problem; origin of co's first computer

Steve Jobs' vision of a home computer was initially hindered by a lack of funds. He and Steve Wozniak sold a Volkswagen bus and a calculator, raising $1,300 for the Apple I prototype. Their earlier venture selling "blue boxes" for free long-distance calls proved crucial, teaching them teamwork and technical problem-solving, which Jobs believed was essential for Apple's creation.