Ever since , he 's been amazed and exceedingly intrigued by every new computer . ` Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the first Macintosh computer . Apple launched the Mac in 1988 with Ridley Scott 's landmark Super Bowl XVIII ad . Steve Jobs is credited for cult - like worship resulting in tattoos , collections , Macquariums . Fans flock to charity events , Apple store openings and hoard eBay purchases .
Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the first Macintosh computer . Apple launched the Mac in 1988 with Ridley Scott 's landmark Super Bowl XVIII ad . Steve Jobs is credited for cult - like worship resulting in tattoos , collections , Macquariums . Fans flock to charity events , Apple store openings and hoard eBay purchases .