First, the Star introduced a revolutionary GUI that used icons, menus, and a mouse to interact with the computer. This made it much more intuitive and accessible to non-technical users.

Second, the Star’s GUI also incorporated What You See Is What You Get(WYSIWYG) editing, allowing users to see exactly how their documents would look before printing them. This was a major improvement over previous systems where users had to rely on codes or special commands to format their text.

Third, the Star was one of the first personal computers to be designed for networking, allowing users to share files, printers, and other resources across a network.

Finally, the Star’s inspired other companies.