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Introduced by Steve Jobs in 1988, the NeXT Computer was a high-end workstation developed for the higher education market. Housed in a distinct black magnesium cube, the machine was priced at $6,500 and featured advanced object-oriented software through its NeXTSTEP operating system. Although not a commercial success due to its high cost, the system was highly influential in the computer industry. Notably, a NeXT Computer served as the world's first web server when Tim Berners-Lee used it at CERN to build the World Wide Web.
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What made the NeXT Computer unique for its time?
The machine was housed in a striking, 1-foot black magnesium cube and was built entirely around object-oriented programming. It also featured advanced capabilities, including built-in Ethernet and the highly sophisticated NeXTSTEP operating system.
What famous internet invention was created on a NeXT Computer?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee used a NeXT Computer at CERN in 1990 to write the very first web browser, the WorldWideWeb. The advanced software environment of the NeXTSTEP operating system made it the perfect machine for developing the modern internet.
Who purchased NeXT and why was it an important acquisition?
Apple Inc. purchased NeXT in 1996 for $429 million, a move that brought Steve Jobs back to the company he had founded. More importantly, Apple used the NeXTSTEP operating system as the foundation for the new operating system that would eventually become Mac OS X.
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