CNNW Anderson Cooper 360 October 6, 2011
and tell he once was famous for. a lot of talk about that tonight. we'll look back at the life of steve jobs with dan simon. >> reporter: steve jobs was a modern day thomas edison. >> you can do multifinger gestures on it and, boy, have we patented it. >> reporter: he didn't have a patent on his own look but he was rarely seen without tennis shoes, levi's and a black shirt. he was legendary for his flair and showman ship. >> amazing. the screen float mismidair. >> reporter: his mother, an unwed college student, put him up for adoption. he developed an early interest in computers. goi...