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The term Personal Computer dates back to the early 1960's when people were predicting such devices at a time when computer users had to share a connection to a large mainframe computer. The Hewlett Packard 9100A was advertised as a personal computer in the late 1960's but would be considered a programmable calculator today. With the arrival of microprocessor chips in the early 1970's early personal computers were sold in a kit form that people had to build themselves. The Apple I was one of the first personal computers to be sold ready built. This was replaced by the Apple II which was marketed as a personal computer in 1977. Other early personal computers include the Commodore PET and the Tandy TRS-80.
So... to answer the question: No Apple did not create the term Personal Computer but it was one of the first creators of personal computers.
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What is a Mac PC?
A Mac PC is a Macintosh Personal Computer. The Macintosh computer is made by Apple.
The PC and the Apple Macintosh are example of two different?
Platforms
Does the term PC refer to all computers that that are not made by Macintosh?
The Macintosh is manufactured by Apple Inc. Personal Computers, other than the Macintosh are not produced by a single manufacturer, they are assembled by combining different parts altogether increasing wired connection. While Macintosh can be precisely described as a PC, but the general impression is that Macintosh and PC are competitors. Because all of the PCs run on the Windows operating system while Mac doesn't. The rivalry of Microsoft and Apple, among fans more than the companies have certainly raised such discussions over the time.
Why is COM1 is not available?
It can be switched off in BIOS of your PC. In Apple Macintosh there's no COM1 at all.
Can you use OS X on PC?
Apple's Mac OS X can legally only be used on Apple's Macintosh range of personal computers.
I have Macintosh software why isn't it working with my PC?
If your PC is not a Macintosh then Macintosh software will not work with it as it is a different, and incompatible, system.
Why is IBM pc said to not be compatible with Apple Macintosh computer?
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Is Mac and PC a type of computer?
yes Macintosh, or Mac, is a computer made by Apple. "PC" stands for "personal computer", meaning it could be a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.
Why are mac computers called macs?
A Mac is called a Mac because it's short for Macintosh. The lead designer on the project was Jef Raskin, whose favorite apple is the McIntosh. Apple Legal decided to change the spelling because McIntosh is a brand of very fancy audio equipment. PC is short for "Personal Computer." In the 1970s and early 1980s we said a "home computer" was a very small desktop that would be good for games and homework, and a "personal computer" was something you'd have at work. IBM decided to call its new computer the "IBM Personal Computer." That's what the label said. Naturally, everyone abbreviated Personal Computer to "PC," and later the "IBM" part got dropped. I much prefer the terms "Mac" and "Windows box" but some people don't agree..
Where can Apple Mac desktops be bought?
If one has not decided on the model, the best place to get an Apple Mac desktop would be an Apple store. Otherwise, the Apple website could be used to order online.
Can you download ichat on your PC?
Apple's iChat software only works with their Macintosh computers and is not available for computers running the Windows operating system.
Who was the inventor of the mac PC?
The Macintosh personal computer was created by a team of engineers and designers working at Apple. The original ideas came from Jef Raskin but he eventually left the Macintosh team after disagreements with Steve Jobs.
