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'''Metaphor Computer Systems''' (1982–1994) was a [[Xerox PARC]] spin-off that created an advanced [[workstation]], [[database]] gateway, a unique graphical office interface, and software applications that communicate{{Clarify|date=August"seamlessly 2009}}.{{Citationintegrate" data from both internal and external needed|date=Augustsources. 2009}} The Metaphor machine was one of the first commercial workstations to offer a complete hardware/software package and a GUI.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} Although the company achieved some commercial success, itincluding never achieved the fame of either the [[Apple Computer|Apple]] [[Apple Macintosh|Macintosh]] or [[Microsoft Windows]].

"a wireless mouse and a wireless five-function key pad."<ref name=Metaphor.AA1988>{{cite newspaper

|newspaper=[[Advertising Age]] (adage.com)

|title=IBM, P&G, Nielsen back Metaphor

|date=September 12, 1988 |author=W. James |page=90}}</ref> Although the company achieved some commercial success, it never achieved the fame of either the [[Apple Computer|Apple]] [[Apple Macintosh|Macintosh]] or [[Microsoft Windows]].

==History==