Paul Israel says some have compared Steve Jobs impact to that of Thomas Edison . The death of Steve Jobs has renewed comparisons to another great innovator who died 80 years ago this month -- Thomas Edison . He says there are differences : Edison not in tune with consumer markets but Jobs was . Comment: Israel : Both had their product missteps but were masters at innovation and media promotion .
Paul Israel says some have compared Steve Jobs impact to that of Thomas Edison . He says there are differences : Edison not in tune with consumer markets but Jobs was . Comment: Israel : Both had their product missteps but were masters at innovation and media promotion .