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Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen to raise $1,300 for Apple’s first computer. He became a millionaire just two years later at 23

Five decades ago, the late cofounder Steve Jobs was in his early twenties and strapped for cash, but hooked on the idea that everyone should be able to own a home computer. The only problem? Like many ...

In 1976, Steve Jobs Took a Call From a Local Computer Shop Owner: That Order Led to Apple’s First Breakthrough

In 1976, Apple, a nascent startup, secured its first crucial order from the Byte Shop for the Apple-1 computer. This pivotal ...
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Top 10 facts about Apple computers you never knew

Top 10 Things You Never Knew About Apple Computers Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Apple facts that reveal just how strange, bold, and unlikely the company’s rise ...
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Apple's 50th Anniversary: impact on computing and culture

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary Wednesday, a company known for innovation that has changed the way people work and live. From Apple's headquarters in Cupertino to celebrations ...
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50 years of Apple: Five moments that changed how we live

For the past 50 years, Apple has been changing the world. In a way, Apple created its own world — one of design-forward computers and accessories that anyone could use and just about everyone wanted ...
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Now 50, Apple was revolutionary long before the iPhone

This story is part of the Iconic Brands series, a USA TODAY network project showcasing the companies and brands that helped shape the nation's identity, economy and culture. The series celebrates ...