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The Original Macintosh
Anecdotes about the development of Apple's original Macintosh computer, and the people who created it. (119 stories)
“It's better to be a pirate than join the Navy” -- Steve Jobs

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John Couch: (3 stories)
I Don't Have a Computer!
Bruce needs to find a computer, and fast.
Date: December 1981
Author: Bruce Horn
Topics: Apple Spirit,Lisa,Lisa Rivalry,Buildings,Management
Comments: 4
Rating:  (4.30)

Credit Where Due
Why the Mac design team got credit for their work
Date: January 1983
Author: Andy Hertzfeld
Topics: Marketing,The Launch,The Press,Retreats
Comments: 4
Rating:  (4.28)

The Macintosh Spirit
The attitudes and values of the team forged the spirit of the Macintosh
Date: undated
Author: Andy Hertzfeld
Topics: Apple Spirit,,Inspiration,Management,Personality,Origins,Reality Distortion
Comments: 5
Rating:  (4.33)


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