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What are the processors used in Macintosh and IBM compatible PCs?
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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.
What was introduced in 1986 an became the most popular os among IBM and IBM compatible computers using the Intel 8086 processors?
MS-DOS
What has the author Alan Hoenig written?
Alan Hoenig has written: 'WordStar for the IBM PC and compatible computers' -- subject(s): IBM Personal Computer, IBM compatible computers, Programming, Word processing, WordStar (Computer file) 'Introduction to Microsoft Word for the IBM Personal Computer' 'Microsoft Word for the Macintosh' -- subject(s): Macintosh (Computer), Microsoft Word, Programming, Word processing
What are the differences between apple and IBM processors?
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.
Why is IBM pc said to not be compatible with Apple Macintosh computer?
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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.
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.
How do you know if a computer is IBM compatible?
IBM compatible is a term used to describe a computer, hardware or software that is IBM/PC Compatible. This does not necessarily mean that the computer was manufactured by http://wiki.answers.com/../../comp/ibm.htm.Today, the majority of computers manufactured and used are either IBM or http://wiki.answers.com/../../comp/apple.htmhttp://wiki.answers.com/../m/macintos.htmcompatible.
What are the prices of IBM compatible computers?
IBM compatible was a term used in the eighties to describe personal computers that could run PC-DOS the IBM operating software. These days the term is redundant.
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.
Will word processing software that runs on an Apple Macintosh will readily run on an IBM microcomputer?
Apple Macintosh software will not readily run on an IBM computer.
Which type of computers use a Windows XP operating system?
Windows XP is a program created and maintained by the Microsoft Corporation. It is compatible with all IBM type systems and within the past decade has become compatible with Macintosh as well.
