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Apple worked with IBM and Motorola to develop the Power PC processors which were a development of IBM's POWER1 processor. Apple used Power PC processors in their range of Macintosh computers between 1994 and 2006 when Apple switched to using the processors from Intel's range. IBM produces a range of processors for all types of devices including the Cell processor used in Sony's PlayStation (The X Box also uses a Power PC processor). (See links below)
In 2008 Apple spent $278 million to acquire PA Semi a company which designs processors based on the Power PC model. It is not known what Apple intends to do with processors designed by the company.
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What is famous for manufacturing computer processors?
The most famous manufacturer of computer processors is IBM. The most famous manufacturer of computer processors after IBM is AMD.
What are the differences between an iPad touch and any other tablet PC?
The major difference is that the iPad is made by Apple. The debate between Apple and IBM has been going on for decades, and will continue in this market as well. Apple means locked into their system, while IBM will be more compatible and buggy.
What are the differences between apple world and PC world?
Apple World deals specifically with one brand of computers - PC World covers any IBM compatible PC
Who manufactured mac pprocessor before Intel?
Prior to switching to the Intel processors Apple used the PowerPC (PPC) processors. They were developed by Apple, IBM and Motorola (the AIM alliance) with most of the manufacturing done by Motorola (IBM produced the 64bit G5) until they pulled out of directly manufacturing in 2004 with Freescale Semiconductor taking over the manufacturing.
What is the main difference between Pentium and PowerPC processors?
There are several "main" differences, that are important, depending on what context you are interested in them for. PowerPC processors are primarily manufactured by IBM and Freescale. Pentium processors are manufactured by Intel. PowerPC processors can operate in both little-endian and big-endian modes. Pentium processors (and compatibles) are little-endian only. PowerPC processors are used in some servers, game consoles, and in embedded kiosks. They were also used in Macs before 2005. Pentium (and compatible) processors are used in most desktop computers, the original Xbox, servers, and some embedded kiosks.
Is Windows'98' compatible with IBM compatible or Apple computers?
i thin it might be IBM because apple have their own way of Surfing the web and stuff
Which notebook laptops are better Dell or IBM?
IBM does not make laptops. IBM makes processors that are used in computers, but not actual computers. So the answer to your question would have to be Dell.
Which computer is compatible with Windows 98 IBM or Apple?
Neither one is a particular computer (they are manufacturers, not model names), and neither has a product lineup solely compatible or incompatible with Windows 98. IBM made several workstations with PowerPC processors that obviously cannot run Windows 98, and newer Macs have Intel processors that can run Windows 98, though the hardware is not fully compatible.
Why did apple chose to use Intel CPU in mac computers?
Every chip design (called an "architecture") can only be made to run so fast before a new, more efficient architecture must be made to improve performance. In short, apple switched to Intel because IBM was unwilling to develop a new personal computer processor. Apple previously used IBM's PowerPC line of processors. The latest of these processors was phenomenal; the G5. However, the G5 used too much power to work in laptops. Apple talked to IBM, told them that they needed to build more energy efficient chips. Apple also said it would like to make dual core machines. IBM said no, we want to work on servers and mainframes for businesses. So Apple, seeing the recent development of the power friendly and fast Intel "core" chips, decided that it was time to say goodbye to IBM. The switch was not easy, but Mac OS X's brilliant UNIX underpinnings made it possible. In a year and a half, apple switched every single product in their lineup to run on Intel processors. The result is that the power of the Mac's can now be sufficiently compared to those of windows machines, and the macs have been getting faster ever since.
What two major types called IBM-style PC's does microcomputers fall into?
This is a bit of a confusing question. IBM-Compatible computers are a type of microcomputer themselves. Any x86 based processor, such as AMD, Intel, VIA, and Cyrix, are IBM-Compatible. Other systems also exist, such as older Macs which used IBM PowerPC processors and Motorola processors. There also exists Sun Systems SPARC processors, and a whole host of others. IBM-Compatibles are the current dominant consumer system.
Who is part of the Power PC family of CPU chips?
The PowerPC family of CPU chips was a RISC type processor created together by IBM, Motorola and Apple. They were most popular in the Macintosh computers before Apple started using Intel based processors.
Which came first IBM or Microsoft or Apple computers?
IBM came first
