Apple's Mac computer turns 30 years old today, and many will agree that the release of the Mac played a significant role in shaping what personal computing is today.
The Macintosh originally launched January 24, 1984 and was the was the first PC to be sold without a programming language. It was a great success for Apple. Since then the Macintosh has taken many forms, including the Macintosh XL, the Macintosh Plus, Macintosh II, Macintosh IIx, Macintosh Portable, Macintosh LC, PowerBook, Macintosh Quadra 950, Macintosh TV, PowerBook 540c, Power Macintosh 8500, PowerBook 1400, iMac, Power Mac G4, iBook, PowerBook G4, Power Mac G5, iBook G4, iMac G5, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with Retina display and most recently the Mac Pro.
The Mac plays a pivotal role in PC history because most computers in the early days required users to type in commands. While Apple didn't invent the graphical user interface, the Mac brought this feature to mainstream consumers for the first time. It also used relatable metaphors, such as placing files in a trash can when they were no longer needed.
Apple has always strived for user friendliness, something that we see in all their products, including the iPhone and iPad. Its clear that Apple is the company that made computing easier for the masses.
source - Apple | Dailytech
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