Origins of Macintosh

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When was the first Macintosh computer released?

The first Macintosh computer was released on January 24, 1984.

Who was the main person behind the development of the Macintosh?

Steve Jobs was a key figure in the development of the Macintosh.

What was a major innovation introduced by the original Macintosh computer?

The original Macintosh introduced a graphical user interface (GUI), which was a major innovation.

What was the marketing slogan used during the launch of the Macintosh?

The slogan used was "The computer for the rest of us."

Which famous ad was aired during the Super Bowl to promote the Macintosh?

The famous ad aired was Apple's "1984" commercial.

Which company produced the microprocessor used in the first Macintosh?

The microprocessor used was the Motorola 68000.

Which iconic font was included with the original Macintosh?

The original Macintosh included the Chicago font, designed by Susan Kare.

What was the initial price of the Macintosh in 1984?

The initial price was $2,495.

Which software was bundled with the original Macintosh?

MacPaint and MacWrite were bundled with the original Macintosh.

What was significant about the mouse that came with the Macintosh?

The Macintosh had a single-button mouse, which was simple and innovative at the time.

What was the screen resolution of the first Macintosh?

The screen resolution was 512x342 pixels.

Who designed the case of the first Macintosh?

The case of the Macintosh was designed by Jerry Manock and Terry Oyama.

What type of media was used to load applications on the original Macintosh?

The original Macintosh used a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

How much RAM did the first Macintosh have?

The first Macintosh had 128 KB of RAM.

What was the successor to the original Macintosh called?

The successor was the Macintosh 512K, also known as "Fat Mac."