When Steve Jobs visited Moscow as he was 'looking for something to do', making a trip that made it to FBI files

In 1985, Steve Jobs journeyed to Moscow, aiming to introduce Macintosh computers to the Soviet Union amidst internal Apple turmoil. His visit included lectures, embassy events, and discussions about establishing a Mac factory. Despite KGB warnings and suspicions of espionage, the trip yielded no immediate Russian Apple division, but surprisingly, advanced handwriting-recognition software was acquired, later influencing the Newton MessagePad.

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