English: The logo for Apple Computer, now
Apple Inc.. The design of the logo started in 1977 designed by
Rob Janoff with the rainbow color theme used until 1999 when Apple stopped using the rainbow color theme and used a few different color themes for the same design.
Suomi: Apple Computerin, nykyisen
Apple Inc:in logo vuosina 1977-1999. Logon suunnitteli Rob Janoff.
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