When did Apple first launch the Macintosh computer?
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When did Apple first launch the Macintosh computer?
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Apple Computers first launched their popular Macintosh computer on January 24, 1984. Also commonly referred to as the Mac, the computer saw a period of initial success until the acquisition of NeXT in 1996 brought Steve Jobs back to Apple. 
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Apple Computers first launched their popular Macintosh computer on January 24, 1984. Also commonly referred to as the Mac, the computer saw a period of initial success until the acquisition of NeXT in 1996 brought Steve Jobs back to Apple. </s>
