The race to develop the modern desktop interface is one of the most famous stories in tech history. Apple took inspiration from Xerox’s graphical user interface (GUI) in the early 1980s, refining it into what became the Macintosh. Later, Steve Jobs accused Bill Gates of copying Apple's design for Windows. Gates' legendary response compared the situation to two thieves breaking into the same house—only to find that one had already stolen the prized item. This witty exchange highlights the competitive yet innovative nature of the tech world, where ideas evolve, get borrowed, and ultimately shape the future of computing.
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