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In the 70s and 80s, there were undoubtedly quite a few computers that not only made history, but also significantly influenced the way we spend our days courting backaches and short-sightedness.

One such machine was the Macintosh – obviously. And there's hardly a story about its history that hasn't already been told.

Still, John Paul Wohlscheid aka @JohnBlood took a 1984 issue of BYTE, and completely reworked an interview with the creatives behind the machine.

The result is absolutely worth reading. Not only do we learn how the Mac was able to dramatically reduce the price point of the Lisa without significantly sacrificing performance. There's also a host of technical details and decisions the team made at the time that, in retrospect, enabled the machine's success.

Alongside the compelling article, John Paul's newsletter is absolutely recommendable! Give it a try.