Just got sent this article about the "Apple Lisa" a little known apple project/computer
"The Lisa, started in 1979 to provide an inexpensive business computer to Apple's lineup, enjoyed little success. With its advanced object oriented UI and powerful office suite, the computer was priced well above the means of most businesses. Despite its failure, the Lisa influenced most user interfaces, and introduced many features unheard of in earlier systems"
http://lowendmac.com/orchard/05/1005.html