The Apple 1 Computer

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  • Period: to

    1970-1980

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    C Programming Language
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  • Apple 1

    Apple 1
    On April 11, 1976 Apple released it's first PC, the Apple 1. Designed by Steve Wozniak and idea to sell from Steve Jobs.Unlike previous PC versions which came as kits to assemble, the Apple 1 was a fully assembled circuit board containing about 60 chips. To function properly, a keyboard and a composite digital display, such as a tv, were needed.This invention paved the way for the future of PC's we use today. It made assembled desktop and laptop computers accessible and mainstream.