Jobs and Wozniak meet at the Homebrew Computer Club in Menlo Park, California. Jobs is immediately impressed by Wozniak's technical skills and the two begin working together on a personal computer.
1976: Apple Computer is founded.
Jobs and Wozniak found Apple Computer with the help of Ron Wayne. The company's first product is the Apple I, a personal computer that is sold as a kit.
1977: The Apple II is released.
The Apple II is a significant improvement over the Apple I. It features a color graphics chip and a floppy disk drive, making it much more user-friendly and practical for home and business use.
1981: The IBM PC is released.
The IBM PC is the first personal computer to gain widespread acceptance in the business world. It uses an open architecture, which allows third-party companies to develop software and hardware for the platform. This leads to a rapid expansion of the PC market.
1984: The Apple Macintosh is released.
The Apple Macintosh is the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a graphical user interface (GUI). The Mac is also notable for its easy-to-use software, which makes it more accessible to everyday consumers.
1985: Microsoft Windows is released.
Microsoft Windows is a GUI operating system developed by Microsoft. Windows quickly becomes the dominant operating system in the PC market, thanks to its wide range of software and compatibility with existing hardware.
1995: The Internet becomes widely accessible.
The widespread availability of the Internet connects people all over the world to each other and to a vast amount of information. This has a profound impact on society, culture, and the world of business.