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Apple is a computer hardware and software corporation. Founded in 1976, it has a reputation for innovation. Apple introduced the [Macintosh] computer in 1984. |
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It was started by SteveJobs and [Steve Wozniak | http://www.woz.org/], who were bored and had garages. |
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Their headquarters are in the suburb of Cupertino, near San Jose. (Part of the area known as SiliconValley). |
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Some analysts say that the entire evolution of the PC can be viewed as an effort to catch up with the Apple Macintosh. |
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In addition to inventing new technologies, Apple also has often been the first to bring sophisticated technologies to the personal computer. Apple's innovations include: |
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* [GUI]s. First introduced in 1983 on its Lisa computer. Many components of the Macintosh [GUI] have become de facto standards and can be found in other operating systems, such as MicrosoftWindows. |
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* Color. The Apple II, introduced in 1977, was the first personal computer to offer color monitors. |
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* Built-in networking . In 1985, Apple released a new version of the Macintosh with built-in support for networking (~LocalTalk). |
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* Plug & play expansion. In 1987, the Mac II introduced a new expansion bus called ~NuBus that made it possible to add devices and configure them entirely with software. |
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* QuickTime. In 1991, Apple introduced QuickTime, a multi-platform standard for video, sound, and other multimedia applications. |
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* Integrated television. In 1993, Apple released the Macintosh TV, the first personal computer with built-in television and stereo CD. |
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* [RISC]. In 1994, Apple introduced the Power Mac, based on the [PowerPC] [RISC] microprocessor. |
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See also: |
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* [Apple History | http://www.apple-history.com/history.html] |
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