Ugly Computers (Was: RE: Appropritate comic strip....)

From: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
Date: Fri Jan 11 22:07:59 2002

On Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Jeff Hellige wrote:

> As for the new iMac, I think that, like the original iMac, it's meant
> to demystify computers for those that have no interest in them for the
> most part and who don't want a plain beige box taking up space. Like
> it or not, it's hard to ignore and it does make a statement.

While there is probably an element of "demystifying" the computer for
average schlubs, I think the design is more of Jobs' influence at play.

Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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