2006-12-13 21:40:37 · 6 answers · asked by Vishal Kashyap 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
an interesting tid bit: i have observed that many students at my university who use macs cannot then use a PC, whereas those that use a PC can also navigate a mac.
2006-12-13 21:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple has revolutionized personal computing since its founding in 1976. The Apple II microcomputer, introduced in 1977, was a hit with home users. In 1983, Apple introduced the Lisa, the first commercial personal computer to employ a graphical user interface (GUI), which was influenced in part by the Xerox Alto. Lisa was also first personal computer to have the mouse. In 1984, the Macintosh was introduced, furthering the concept of a user-friendly graphical user interface. Apple's success with the Macintosh became a major influence in the development of graphical interfaces elsewhere, with major computer operating systems such as Commodore Amiga, and Atari ST, appearing on the market within two years of the introduction of the Macintosh.
In 1991, Apple introduced the PowerBook line of portable computers. The 1990s also saw Apple's market share fall as competition from Microsoft Windows and the comparatively inexpensive IBM PC compatible computers that would eventually dominate the market. In the 2000s, Apple expanded its focus on software to include professional and prosumer video, music, and photo production solutions, with a view to promoting their computers as a "digital hub". It also introduced the iPod, the most popular digital music player in the world as of August 2006.
It's officially supported only Mac. O.S.
Where IBM/other's PC use various type of o.s. but without the mac. o.s. And they all can use the intel board or other's board and use a wide range of processors.
2006-12-14 06:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by aveeshek d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point the main difference is in the OS (which btw you can buy - http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=MA453Z/A).
There are some differences in the architecture, which is why you can't buy OS X and load it on your IBM Thinkpad (sort of). But the differences aren't many. Especially now that Macs use Intel Core and Xeon processors. The systems have become so similar that you can setup your Mac to boot to Windows XP and though I mentioned that you can't just buy OS X and install it on your Thinkpad, with some hacking, folks have been able to get it to run on a PC (x86 based systems).
2006-12-14 05:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by nebur29 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot software works in the same way on both systems slightly different user interface on operating system
2006-12-14 05:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by derf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple uses its own OS tht cant be buy separately(they installed its in their system)
PC uses various type of OS such as WINDOWS, LINUX, etc.
2006-12-14 05:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by Roi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the same like a beetle and a porche they have different engines and system design -other than that its a questiobn of money an d preferrance
2006-12-14 05:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by bronksae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋