This article delves into the fascinating history of the Canon Cat, a unique machine designed by Jef Raskin that aimed to be a people’s computer. Despite Canon’s tone-deaf marketing and poor decisions, the Cat boasted hidden features like a full Forth environment and a bitmapped display. The article also discusses Raskin’s previous work on the Swyft project, which led to the development of the SwyftCard for Apple II computers. The Cat’s operating system and hardware are explored in detail, offering insights into its design and functionality. Overall, the Canon Cat was a groundbreaking system ahead of its time, marred by corporate mishaps.
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