Format:
X, 292 S.
ISBN:
0-670-85244-9
Content:
From the moment the public met Macintosh - introduced by an apocalyptic commercial that had a nation rubbing its eyes in astonishment - it was clear that there had never been anything like it. Its creators had been commanded to devise a personal computer that was not just good, not just great, but "insanely great" - so great that it would change the world. And it did
Content:
Macintosh won over a fanatic cult audience with its friendly interface, its attention to aesthetic detail, and what could only be called its quirky personality. It invaded not only people's offices and homes, but their minds as well. The Mac also catapulted the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technics, economics, and show biz. Eventually, the essence of Macintosh found its way to nearly all computers, and has fundamentally changed the way we deal with information
Content:
Like the Model T or the Apollo mission, Macintosh thrust America into a new millennium
Language:
English
Subjects:
Computer Science
Keywords:
Macintosh
Author information:
Levy, Steven 1951-
