They are road signs for your daily rituals – the instantly recognized symbols and icons you press, click and ogle countless times a day when you interact with your computer. But how much do you know about their origins? Originally published by Bryan Gardiner (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/08/computer-symbols-history/all/)
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