iOS and newcomen engine: what they have in common
- Step 1. iOS — evolved from — macOS. The mobile branch of macOS.
- Step 2. macOS — was inspired by — Graphical user interface. The Macintosh interface was inspired by the Xerox Alto.
- Step 3. Graphical user interface — was inspired by — Sketchpad. The ideas of direct manipulation of objects.
- Step 4. Sketchpad — uses — Cathode-ray tube. A CRT screen.
- Step 5. Cathode-ray tube — uses — Vacuum. Inside is a vacuum.
- Step 6. Vacuum — is used in — Newcomen engine. Condensing the steam creates a vacuum under the piston.