History of the First Macintosh

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When was the first Macintosh computer released?
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The first Macintosh was released on January 24, 1984.
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Who designed the Macintosh computer?
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The Macintosh was designed by a team led by Steve Jobs at Apple Inc.
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What was the significance of the Macintosh's user interface?
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It was one of the first personal computers to feature a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a text-based interface.
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What iconic TV commercial was created to promote the Macintosh?
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The '1984' commercial, directed by Ridley Scott, which aired during the Super Bowl.
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What was the original retail price of the first Macintosh?
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The original Macintosh was priced at $2,495.
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Which famous computer was the Macintosh intended to compete against?
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The Macintosh was designed to compete against IBM's PC.
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What was the processor used in the first Macintosh?
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It used a Motorola 68000 processor.
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How much RAM did the initial Macintosh have?
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The original Macintosh had 128 KB of RAM.
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What was the role of Jef Raskin in the Macintosh project?
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Jef Raskin is credited with starting the Macintosh project before Steve Jobs took it over.
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Which unique feature did the Macintosh introduce to computing?
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The Macintosh introduced the use of a mouse with a personal computer.
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How did the first Macintosh display graphics differently from other computers at the time?
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It displayed graphics in black-and-white using a bitmap display.
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What organization helped distribute the Macintosh to universities in the 1980s?
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The Apple University Consortium helped distribute the Macintosh to educational institutions.
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What software was bundled with the original Macintosh?
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It came with MacWrite and MacPaint software.
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What was a major criticism of the first Macintosh upon its release?
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It was criticized for limited memory, which hindered its performance and software capabilities.
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How did the Macintosh influence future computer designs?
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It set the standard for GUI in personal computing, influencing later operating systems and devices.
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