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Classic macs run off of Intel-compatible x86 processors, but they have upgraded over the years to fast and more capable processors. Macs are very expensive but are very much worth it for their ability to not pick up viruses and to run faster than other PCs.
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What is the only the Macintosh feature that did not predate those found in windows based computers?
A Macintosh is a computer. Windows is an operating system. A Macintosh can run the Windows operating system. The question is meaningless.
What operating system will they be using in apple computer's?
Apple's Macintosh computers use Apple's operating system known as OSX. The current version is OSX 10.8.#. Macintosh computers can also run the Windows and Linux operating systems, but those systems are not included in the purchase of the computer.
Windows and Macintosh computers use the same operating system?
Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft. Apple makes Macintosh computers that run Apple's own Mac OS X operating system but can also run the Windows operating system.
What kinds of computers such as PCs and Macs is the Mac OS system compatible with?
The Macintosh Operating System (Mac OS) was created for, and is compatible with, Apple's Macintosh range of computers. As the Macintosh is a personal computer (PC) it can also run other operating systems such as Microsoft's Windows or various implementations of Linux.
Why can't the Macintosh computer download the same things as Windows computer?
Macintosh computers use a completely different operating system and utilize different file types. However, you can still run Windows software on most Macintosh computers through applications such as Bootcamp.
What is the Macintosh OS X Tiger?
Macintosh OS X Tiger is an OS (Operating System) made by Apple. Mac OS X Tiger has nothing to do with tigers. The purpose of an OS is to run programmes on a computer.
What is an operating system for a computer?
An operating system (OS) is the software used to run a computer. Windows is an example for a operating system. Apple designed the Mac OS to run more stable.
What operating system does a Macintosh run?
Apple Macintosh computers run Mac OS X. The most recent version is 10.6 which is known as Snow Leopard. (See links below)
What is opereating system?
An operating system runs common services for computer programs and manages the computer hardware resources. An operating system is necessary to run application programs.
What operating systems can Excel be run on?
Exel can be run on a few computer operating systems. Excel works very well with a PC computer system, Android computer system and with Windows computer systems.
What types of computers such as PCs and Macs is the Mac OS operating system compatible with?
The Macintosh Operating System (OSX and variants) is only supported on Apple Macintosh computers. There are hacks which will allow MacOS to be installed and run on PC systems, but this is not supported and may be unstable.
Is virus an operating system?
A virus is a file that was programmed to harm your computer. It may be transferred to your Operating System (the environment which runs your computer) and can be hidden within program files, system files, or your account files. Viruses can severely damage your computer, so purchase a good antivirus program, such as Norton Internet Security 2011 (for windows). If you run Macintosh, you already have virus protection.
