Post by thegreenmeanie on Jan 23, 2009 17:27:02 GMT -5
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7846575.stm
The machine debuted in 1984 and kicked off a product line that were Apple's flagship computers for many years.
The Macintosh helped popularise the combination of graphical interface and mouse that is ubiquitous today.
The machine was unveiled using a hugely expensive TV advert, directed by film maker Ridley Scott and shown during the US Superbowl on 22 January 1984
Crazy how far all this technology has come in 25 years. This made me think of that movie that was on TNT a good couple of years ago. I believe it was called Silicon Valley. Did any of you guys ever see that?
The machine debuted in 1984 and kicked off a product line that were Apple's flagship computers for many years.
The Macintosh helped popularise the combination of graphical interface and mouse that is ubiquitous today.
The machine was unveiled using a hugely expensive TV advert, directed by film maker Ridley Scott and shown during the US Superbowl on 22 January 1984
Crazy how far all this technology has come in 25 years. This made me think of that movie that was on TNT a good couple of years ago. I believe it was called Silicon Valley. Did any of you guys ever see that?