computer history
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William English, Co-Creator of the Computer Mouse, Dies at 91
If you’re on a desktop right now, you’re probably using a computer mouse. In which case, you should raise a glass to William English.
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Treasure Trove Of Internal Apple Memos Discovered In Thrift Store
Peeking inside a book bin at a Seattle Goodwill, Redditor vadermeer caught an interesting, unexpected glimpse into the early days of Apple: a cache of internal memos, progress reports, and legal pad scribbles from 1979 and 1980, just three years into the tech monolith’s company history.
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The Last Time Apple Sold An Obscenely Overpriced Gadget
Now that the collective eye roll around Apple’s $14,000 watch has turned into a blank stare, it’s time for a little bit of nostalgia. Apple is not new to this game of selling seemingly everyday gadgets for ridiculous dollar amounts. The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM) wrote the rules nearly 20 years ago.
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Why Computer Screens Aren’t Green-On-Black Any More
In the early days of personal computing — think UNIX early — text was often white or green on a black screen. That didn’t last long, of course, but there’s a little-known reason that those shadowy screens weren’t ideal for users. And it has to do with your poor eyesight.