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Apple thriving on 25th anniversary of the Mac
Apple thriving on 25th anniversary of the Mac
Born at a time when people assumed desktop computers were all about text, the primarily visual Macintosh is marking its 25th anniversary on a mostly high note with some of its best-ever sales and influence beyond just desktop computers.
Chip complex delaying Apple's new iMac line, says analyst
appleinsider.com — Apple's next-generation iMacs are being held up for business reasons and a minor technical obstacle, according to one Wall Street analyst. (more) Chip complex delaying Apple's new iMac line, says analyst
Remembering the '1984' Super Bowl Mac ad
news.cnet.com — The fact that the Los Angeles Raiders humiliated the Washington Redskins in a 38-to-9 victory is a mere afterthought. Super Bowl XVIII's lasting legacy has been a single advertisement sandwiched somewhere in the third quarter: Apple Computer's iconic ... (more) Remembering the '1984' Super Bowl Mac ad
Mac Memories: The Day Steve Jobs Showed Me the First Mac
Mac Memories: The Day Steve Jobs Showed Me the First Mac
blogs.pcmag.com — It's hard to believe that this week marks 25 years since the original Apple Macintosh was first introduced. In that period, the Mac has had its ups and downs, and changed in ways that the original development team could scarcely have imagined. But in ... (more) Mac Memories: The Day Steve Jobs Showed Me the First Mac
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Happy 25th Birthday, Mac. Now Isn't It About Time You Settled Down? [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Even if you're not a Mac user, and I'm not, the Mac has inarguably helped the industry as a whole. Personal computing wouldn't be where it is without it. So go wild, commenters. Reminisce. And wish the Mac a happy birthday. [AppleInsider] ...

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