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Stroll Down Apple's Memory Lane At Folklore.org
by , 12:00 PM EST, January 28th, 2004
If you've ever wondered what Apple was like during its infancy, a taste of that history can be found at Folklore.org, a project that currently offers 70 anecdotes of company's earlier days and the development of the Mac.
The majority of the content is currently penned by Andy Hertzfield, who started at Apple in August 1979, and who maintains the site. Driven by a custom database that Mr. Hertzfield plans to release freely for others to use later this year, Folklore features 22 categories of stories from Hardware Design to The Launch.
Ever wonder why the original Mac had the signatures of its developers inside of the case? Did you know that a prototype Mac 512K was used to introduce the original Mac?
Mr. Hertzfeld plans to continue adding sories indefinitely, and readers can offer their own recounts of early experiences with Apple. Even if you were not part of Apple's early years you can share comments on any of the stories featured on the site. And be sure not to miss the image gallery.
In the future, Folkore.org will feature additional projects to the original Macintosh. For the time being, however, it's a mecca for those of us who bleed in six colors and drink the kool-aid.
The Mac Observer Spin:
This is a fantastic idea and we applaud Mr. Hertzfield for his efforts. Even the most ardent Apple historians are sure to learn something new from Folklore.org, while the rest of us will surely marvel at the simplicity and excitement of the early 80s.Observer Comments
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