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Why does Apple uses name " Jane Appleseed " everywhere ? Is it just like that or it has some sort of significance ?

Why does Apple uses name " Jane Appleseed " everywhere ? Is it just like that or it has some sort of significance ?

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Posted on Sep 20, 2012 3:46 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2017 10:03 PM

Apple actually uses John Appleseed in their demos. Even today. The legend is not related to Johnny Appleseed (the missionary and pioneer) at all. Rather, it was a random alias Mike Markkula (second CEO of Apple) used in his software tests and debugging sessions. He worked on projects related to the Apple II in 1980's.

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Why does Apple uses name " Jane Appleseed " everywhere ? Is it just like that or it has some sort of significance ?

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