In 1976, Apple Computer Co. was a fledgling startup with no market presence, founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The company's fortunes changed when a local computer shop, the Byte Shop, placed an order for the Apple-1, marking a significant milestone in Apple's development. This order was not merely a financial transaction; it validated the market potential of the Apple-1 and compelled Apple to transition from a hobbyist project to a structured business operation. At that time, production was still taking place in Jobs' garage, which limited Apple's manufacturing capacity. Fulfilling the Byte Shop order required Apple to adopt a more professional approach to hardware production, emphasizing reliability and operational dependability. This pivotal moment transformed Apple from inventors into businesspeople, laying the groundwork for future success, even though the Apple-1 was not their best product.