It All Started 30 Years Ago

Who would have guessed that events in the summer of 1977 would lead us to where we are today?

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June 5, 2007

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Who would have guessed that events in the summer of 1977 would lead us to where we are today?

In April of that year a couple of hackers (and I used that term in its original benevolent meaning) attended a computer fair in San Francisco. Their mission? To show the world their brand new creation called the Apple II.

A few months later, in June 1977, the first units were shipped to customers and that sparked a revolution in the way we all live day to day. 30 years later, here we are, trying to keep our systems and networks secure from the bad guys.

If you're interested in a little more nostaglia you can read some history here and also an interview with Steve Wozniak here. For even more info head over to Apple-history.com.

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