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The company history of Apple Inc says that a man called Steve Jobs was so impressed with technology shown by Xerox Palo Alto Research Park ( or Xerox PARC as it later became known as) that Steve founded a computer company to let the rest of the world know about this Windows, Icon, Pull Down, (when WIMPS ruled the desktop), Menu system Xerox PARC did have working. Xerox PARC did not protect that innovation so the computer desk was born. Xerox PARC is little more reluctant to talk about what they do now except that the innovation continues.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe first desktop computer was some model of the DEC PDP-8 in the middle to late 1960s, the OEM catalog price was roughly $10,000. I do not recall the exact model.
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∙ 14y agoIf you are referring to using the desktop interface it was the very first mac OS that offered the GUI interface.
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What is the best and cheapest desktop computer?
The best desktop computer to have is a silver sony
Difference between desktop computer and personal computer?
The difference between desktop computer and personal computer is that desktop computer is for everyone and personal computer is for your own self!
Where wasthe first computer made?
The first desktop computer was probably the DEC PDP-8 minicomputer in 1965. It came in both desktop & rackmount versions. DEC was in Maynard, Massachusetts.
How do you scrub your desktop computer?
With a sponge
What is an example of a desktop computer?
an example is PC.
What is a good desktop organizer for small spaces?
Plastic Desktop Organizers can be found at Staples. These plastic desktop organizers are specifically made for small desks or cubicles that are short on extra space. Plastic Desktop Organizers are transparent and made to keep files accessible.
What is the most widely used desktop operating system made by Microsoft?
Windows is the most widely-used desktop operating system made by Microsoft.
If someone modifies their desktop screen on one user account does that modification show up on other user's accounts of the same desktop?
When someone modifies their desktop screen on one user account, the changes made on their desktop does not show up on any other user's accounts desktop.
Can you put programs that are on your desktop on your iPad?
You can't put just anything on an iPad. It has to be made for the iPad. You can't just drag programs on the desktop to the iPad.
Is Sonic Desktop software compatible with a Mac?
Mac has a version made especially for them it is called SonicFire pro with all functions of sonic desktop for PC.
What country manufactures the lenova desktop?
Lenovo desktop computers are manufactured in China. Certain parts may be manufactured in the United States, but for the most part they are made in China. In fact, they will say made in China on the bottom of the computer.
What are the disadvantages of pro desktop?
jhon lenon used it in 1950 and made a dirty shape
Is a mac book a laptop or a desktop?
A Mac, made by Apple is a Personal Computer.
Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop is considered?
Well, the desktop is made up of Icons, which are short-cuts to programs. So nearly every item is an Icon.
What is an on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface?
Desktop
Can I buy my custom desktop at a store?
I doubt it !... A 'custom' desktop - is one made to the specific requirements of the customer. It is highly unlikely that a computer shop will have a machine with the exact requirements to meed your needs.
How do you get the icon Desktop for Windows xp?
right click on desktop and properties desktop customize desktop and select icon to view it on your desktop and click OK
