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How the Lisa Changed Everything

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the just-a-nothing-boring-sunday dept.

Sabah Arif writes "The Lisa, started in 1979 to provide an inexpensive business computer to Apple's lineup, enjoyed little success. With its advanced object oriented UI and powerful office suite, the computer was priced well above the means of most businesses. Despite its failure, the Lisa influenced most user interfaces, and introduced many features unheard of in earlier systems (like the Xerox Star or VisiOn). Read the story of the development and demise of the Apple Lisa at Low End Mac."

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  1. Is it that time again? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Seems like more and more, Apple users need their little affirmation hug... the proverbial 'pat on the back' to let them know its okay to think different by conforming.

    Yes, like mommy said, you *are* special!

  2. WOOT? 7p... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    alike to reap person. Ask your over the same hasq run faster

  3. Re:I for one welcome... by GigsVT · · Score: 0, Troll

    It throws in added implication that they are homosexual.

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    I've had enough abrasive sigs. Kittens are cute and fuzzy.