Why is the close,minimize,maximize are on the left by default?

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I don't mind it I'm wondering if apple gave a reason why its on the left like they explained inverted scrolling.

 

[appleguy123]

Why does Windows have them on the right? Personally, I think it looks nicer, but I am left handed.

 

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I'm not complaining I'm a lefty as well I like it on the left too. Maybe it's that way cause Steve jobs is a lefty too

 

[Nermal]

I don't know whether there's an actual explanation. They've been there since System 1, before Windows even existed (and Windows pre-95 had Close on the left too - it's actually still there even in Win 7 if you know to click there).