Xerox Star User Interface (1982) 1 of 2

Why it was recommended

Seeing it in action gives you a much more complete picture of the system.

Recommendationthought_alarm · Original2011-04

What it covers

A demonstration of the 1982 Xerox Star user interface, including its desktop, icons, documents, networking and printing. The uploader argues that Apple's later Lisa and Mac. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

VintageCG

Length

8 min 42 sec

Year

2009

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