- The document provides a timeline of key events in Apple's history from 1976 to 2008, including the establishment of Apple Computer, the release of important products like the Lisa, Macintosh, iPod, and iTunes, and the return of Steve Jobs as CEO in 1996. - It also outlines some issues Apple was facing in 2004-2008, such as Steve Jobs' health problems, the planned release of Palm Pre smartphone and Windows 7 operating system. - The document concludes with discussion questions about Apple's dependence on Steve Jobs, the impact of Palm Pre and Windows 7 on the iPhone, and people's experiences switching between Apple and Microsoft products.