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Macintosh computers were around when Microsoft was still on the DOS operating system. They achieved popularity in the early 1990s because DOS was so hard to use and required so much training and expertise. Microsoft was the bigger company, when Windows was released, most software was written for that operating system. People bought the operating system with which their desired software was compatible. Therefore the Windows system became more popular than the Macintosh system. Apple's refusal to allow other companies to produce Macintosh computers has also contributed, because any computer manufacturer can make computers, buy copies of Windows, and sell computers loaded with Windows.
In addition, Macs are generally more stable than PCs as well as being more or less 98% immune to viruses.
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Why virus attacks are less in UNIX as compared to windows?
Windows computers are the target of almost every computer virus on the planet because Windows is the most popular type of OS (Operating System). Think about it, if almost 94% of the population who have computers on Earth are using Windows, don't you think hackers and virus writers will take advantage of that and aim at every Windows computer? Apple computers and like you stated, Unix computers, are less vulnerable to virus attacks because the majority of computers are Windows (that's not to say you still can't get a virus if you have Apple or Unix).
What are Windows XP popularity with organizations?
XP is popular in this way because it is light on RAM and therefore it would cost less for powerful computers to run, windows 7 for say.
Why spend more on apple computer?
On average, an Apple Macintosh stays useful longer than a typical PC. A typical PC user may purchase 2 computers versus the 1 computer a Macintosh user in the same amount of time. This answer is all based on anecdotal evidence. May I add that Apple builds no cheap computers and Apple actually builds it. Unlike Windows who only build software. If you compare an Apple computer with a similar Windows computer of the same quality there is very little difference in price. A Mac is also faster, easier to use, requires no security software, that will slow it down and holds it's value. Remember the old adage, you get what you pay for. Apple computers are not perfect but they have far less problems than Windows computers.
What were Mac computers called before?
Well, Mac is part of Apple. Including the Power Mac, eMac and iMac, and the MacBook series, there have been less than ten products with only the 'Mac' abbreviated form of Macintosh.Including all the various 'Macintosh' products such as Power Macintosh, Macintosh Centris, Macintosh Classic, Macintosh II, and Macintosh Portable, there are more than twenty products.
What is the difference between Macintosh and personal computers?
Macs are less user-friendly and far more restricted; however, they cost about 10x as much as a PC. This is why hipsters generally flock to them. Less people own them because they're outrageously priced and rather useless in comparison, making them popular for people who want to do their best to not 'conform'.
Why is Windows 98 so popular?
It isn't. Windows 98's current market share is less than 1%.
Can Macs get a virus?
It is possible for an Apple Macintosh to get a virus, so the short answer to the question is Yes. However, the likelihood of an Apple Macintosh user getting a virus when compared to a Microsoft Windows user is very little to none. In fact, many of the Apple Macintosh users don't even run an antivirus protection program.Below are some of the reasons why Apple Macintosh computers do not have as many viruses as Microsoft Windows.Newer Macintosh operating systems, such as the Mac OS X, is built on the Unix kernel, which is one of the oldest and most secure operating systems available.Microsoft Windows is used by a lot more users. Because more users use Microsoft Windows, it is a lot better of a target than Apple Macintosh computers.Most of the virus writers are familiar with the IBM platform and Microsoft Windows, and therefore are only going to be able to create a virus for that platform.Many of the tools and scripts used to help users create viruses or other malware are designed for Microsoft Windows.A listing of virus protection programs as well as virus protection programs that support the Apple Macintosh computer can be found on document CH000514.Note: If you're running a virtual PC on your Apple Macintosh, because it's emulating Microsoft Windows, it can become infected with Windows viruses and you should be running an antivirus protection program on it. In addition an Apple Macintosh can serve as a virus carrier, meaning that a virus could be stored on an Apple Computer but not infect it. If that infected Macintosh were then to connect to a network or forward an infected e-mail to a Windows computer it could become infected.Additional security threatsAlthough a Macintosh computer is less susceptible to viruses because it is a human who's operating the computer you still can be a victim of Trojan horses, phishing, and other online fraud. If you're a Macintosh user we still recommend keeping informed about how to keep safe while online. See document CH000507 for additional information about keeping safe online.
What covers the window?
Macintosh is based upon Unix, so when you compare the 2, you are comparing a type of unix and windows. Unix is generally thought of as safer and less susceptible to attack by viruses.
Can Linux be use in a personal computer?
Absolutely - Linux is an alternative (though less-popular) operating system to Windows.
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..
How can MS-DOS be more efficient then Windows XP?
MS-DOS uses far less RAM and can be used on much lower-end computers. It can be booted in far less time than Windows XP, uses less space on a hard drive (if you even use one), and applications can be launched just by typing their name.
How do substitutes and complements effect supply and demand?
We'll tackle this problem one by one. let's start with substitutes. Substitute goods are goods that are able to be interchangeable i.e. if you don't have A, you can still use B Teas and coffees Imagine, that at the starting place, both of these goods are sold at price P. However, due to a good harvest year, coffee price was able to decrease (since coffee bean prices decreased), to P1 lower than P. This, in effect means that people will switch from Teas to coffee (due to cheaper price), and thus, increasing the quantity supplied and demanded of coffee while decreasing the quantity supplied and demanded of tea Onto complements. Compliments goods are goods that are normally used together for example, Computers and Windows. Imagine then, what would happen if the demand of Windows increase? To run windows, people need a computer. Therefore, if the demand of Windows increase, the demand of Computers would in return, also increase. And if people demand less Windows, they would also demand less computers (although you can argue they switch to Mac or Linux!) Much the same with supply, if they supply less computers, the supply level of Windows must also go down to not have excess software in the market. If they produce less windows, less computers need to be produced for the same reason!
