"Mac at 40: The Enduring Impact on Technology and Culture"
The original Macintosh, launched around 40 years ago, was a pivotal machine that changed the computer industry. It wasn't the first GUI-based personal computer, nor was it a cut-down successor to the Lisa. The Macintosh and Lisa had separate development processes, with the Macintosh project aiming to design a radically simple device. Despite its initial limitations, the Macintosh eventually evolved into a serious machine, outselling the Apple II and setting trends that still influence the software industry today.