A rumor I heard went something like this: Windows as we know it would not exist if Apple had not "allowed" Microsoft to use the idea of the Mac operating system. The only problem, of course, is that it isn't an urban legend. This week he chose to tackle a question about ancient history where he corrects the urban legend that Microsoft "stole" the original Mac OS interface. Better yet, he refers to himself in third person like some sort of "touched" cousin of Mac the Knife. The Syracuse Post-Standard has someone calling himself "Dr. TMO forum member Spider found just such an instance of that, and I thought it would be a good idea to correct the correction. You know, there are few things more annoying than someone's attempt to correct a misconception with incorrect facts, especially when it's Apple history. The Back Page - Yes, Microsoft Did Steal Apple's Interface (Under License)
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