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it may have technically been a resignation. you know; that old political game...

the interviews show that everyone that knew and worked with him thought he resigned. only when they interviewed jobs did HE say he was fired.

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According to Sculley, he was quite sincere that he wanted Jobs to run the advanced research division. He interpreted it as a demotion, quit, then told the interviewers he was fired.

So, it makes sense that he actually quit and then distorted the story to make himself look more special.

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