Apple's UI and the UI from the Alto are while conceptually similar (insomuch as any two cars are conceptually similar), not even in the same family, in look, feel or user interaction - its a bit like comparing a Model T with a 39 Ford - while both are cars, the controls work in pretty dissimilar manners.

Alto: http://s7.computerhistory.org/is/image/CHM/500004657-03-01?$...

Lisa: http://www.digibarn.com/collections/systems/apple-lisa2xl/ap...

Mac System 1: http://applemuseum.bott.org/sections/images/screenshots/syst...