The Original Macintosh User Manual

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<p>The very first Macs user manual is a <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/fun/">fun</a> look at the past, and despite being 27 years old, there are still some undeniably Apple aspects to the manuals imagery and text. The intro paragraph from the first page is classic:</p>

<blockquote><p>“You’re about to learn a new way to use a computer. If this is your first experience with a computer, you’re starting at a great time. If you’ve used “traditional” computers, you’ll appreciate the Macintosh difference. No more guessing what the computer wants. No more memorizing long commands with names only a programmer could love. With Macintosh, you’re in charge.”</p></blockquote>

<p>Keep in mind that the original Macintosh was the first computer to use a mouse and a graphical user interface.</p>

<p>You can see some a few more pictures from the Macintosh User Manual below, but be sure to <a href="http://www.peterme.com/2007/08/27/thoughts-on-and-pics-of-the-original-macintosh-user-manual/">check out “Thoughts on (and pics of) the original Macintosh User Manual”</a> for even more.</p>

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<p>Thanks for sending this in Terry!</p>

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