Thirty-Two years ago, on April 1, 1976, Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The first endeavor of their new company was to market and sell the Apple I PC. The Apple I computers were built by Steve Wozniak at the home of Steve Jobs’ parents. Its public debut was at the Homebrew Computer Club. A total of 200 Apple I’s were built over the course of time. It went on sale in July of 1976 at a market-price of $666.66.

The Apple I at The Smithsonian (Source: RebelPilot)

Apple Computer’s Very First Logo - Pre-1976

Apple Computer’s First Public Logo (The one most people will recognize) - Late-1976

There is a nasty rumor circulating that suggests Apple may be leaning toward a one-time fee for unlimited access to its iTunes library. I have heard that this fee may be built into the price of the iPods/iPhones - But I’ve also heard speculation of a flat rate, that you could pay directly through iTunes. I’m not sure what I think about this yet. Right now, this seems too good to be true. I’m waiting to hear an announcement from Apple, where they’ll outline their file restrictions and regulations for use; which will then make this much less exciting.