Overview
OpenDoc was a cross-platform component-based software framework developed by Apple Computer and others in the early to mid-1990s. It aimed to allow users to create documents from various components created by different vendors, promoting interoperability.
Role in this knowledge base
OpenDoc is presented as a technological concept that a critic used to challenge Steve Jobs’ understanding and product strategy.
Key facts
- Steve Jobs acknowledged that he was sorry if OpenDoc became a casualty of Apple’s strategic direction.