Is Apple right or wrong?

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Re: Is Apple right or wrong?

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Erm no, Steve Jobs did not really introduce the first GUI of note, I think that title belongs to Xerox?
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Claiming MS stole the Apple GUI is a far bit different from claiming you invented the idea of a GUI in the first place, though. I think case could be made they both looked similar.
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On second thought, I accept your capitulation with great honor and humbleness.
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