The iMac Turns 10
The original iMac was slow and expensive compared to the PCs of the time, and hampered by the laughable (even by late '90s standards) OS 8. The iMac found success due to its eye catching, all-in-one, translucent blue design. The iMac helped spell the end of the line for dull boxy beige PCs and even helped shove the aging floppy drive out the door. More importantly, the iMac was the first commercially successful computer to come with USB ports standard.
If you're feeling a little nostalgic, head on over to Wired for a gallery tracking the history of the now landmark computer line. And don't forget to check out our article about what the future of the mother of all-in-ones has in store. [From: Wired]
