"ZDNet even thinks that this patent can hint about future touch interfaces for all Apple products."......
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Xerox developed the GUI interface, but they didn't really know its potential in computing as their narrow focus was on the copier. Apple requested and received permission from Xerox to show it to their engineers. I think Apple also paid them some sort of license. Apple then took the ideas of Xerox to develop the first Mac operating system.
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"ZDNet even thinks that this patent can hint about future touch interfaces for all Apple products." ......
iPod Mp4 Guide
http://www.ipod-mp4-converter.com/
Xerox developed the GUI interface, but they didn't really know its potential in computing as their narrow focus was on the copier. Apple requested and received permission from Xerox to show it to their engineers. I think Apple also paid them some sort of license. Apple then took the ideas of Xerox to develop the first Mac operating system. iPod Mp4 Guide http://www.ipod-mp4-converter.com/