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History of Apple
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Foundation of Apple.
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Apple 1, Apple's first computer went on sale.
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Mike Markkula named Apple CEO; Jobs named chairman.
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John Scully takes over as president and CEO.
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Apple Lisa is released as Apple's first personal computer.
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The Apple Macintosh is released. External disk-drive required.
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The first Macintosh TV ad aired during the coveted Super Bowl half-time slot.
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Steve Jobs exits Apple. Launches the software company, NeXT.
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Mac Portable is released.
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Powerbook 100 is released; revolutionizes portabke computer line.
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Apple is ahead of its time in the tablet market with the release of Newton.
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Jobs returns to Apple.
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Steve Jobs named CEO upon Amelia's ousting. Title is made permanent one year later.
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The iMac makes computers cool.
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Apple's iPod was created. Opens first retail store.