Originally designed as an educational tool in the 70's it was marketed as the first computer small and cheap enough to be owned by individual consumers. Touted as the first "personal computer" and simple enough that a child could learn to operate they gained contracts with U.S. schools. They had 2 main competitors IBM which focused on business applications and Commodore who focused on entertainment (games and media).
As each improved it's side applications Commodore had trouble in the market as businesses leaned heavier on IBM and Apple had contracts with the U.S. educational systems. People saw games and media as frivolous and Commodore filed bankruptcy. However Apple snatched up bits of it and started to develop visual media which is still it's bragging point today.
IBM set it's sights on international markets and set a standard for clones and compatible systems working with Microsoft they developed the windows operating system and truly became personal computers globally.
Apple, although making models for individuals, has somehow gone to market as simply "Apple" all others systems are called PC (personal computers).
A closer look shows this to be true. IBM compatible computers have programs written by anyone and used by individual preference.
Apple is developed by Apple, licensed by Apple and largely slow or incompatible with any other systems They cost 2-3 times more and have a cult like following of hipsters and people who think they know more than everyone else.
As each improved it's side applications Commodore had trouble in the market as businesses leaned heavier on IBM and Apple had contracts with the U.S. educational systems. People saw games and media as frivolous and Commodore filed bankruptcy. However Apple snatched up bits of it and started to develop visual media which is still it's bragging point today.
IBM set it's sights on international markets and set a standard for clones and compatible systems working with Microsoft they developed the windows operating system and truly became personal computers globally.
Apple, although making models for individuals, has somehow gone to market as simply "Apple" all others systems are called PC (personal computers).
A closer look shows this to be true. IBM compatible computers have programs written by anyone and used by individual preference.
Apple is developed by Apple, licensed by Apple and largely slow or incompatible with any other systems They cost 2-3 times more and have a cult like following of hipsters and people who think they know more than everyone else.
I got the most expensive computer on the market!
Oh, really? What kind of Apple computer did you get?
Oh, really? What kind of Apple computer did you get?
by Appledumpster June 25, 2017
Going to bars or other public places with the intent to talk to, flirt or pick up "women" with an adam's apple.
by Justin Power October 06, 2007
by headhood November 23, 2007
Apple Cider is produced from apples by a process of pressing. It is more sour and cloudy than conventional apple juice. The bad thing is, this stuff gives us some of the nastiest shits/runs/squirts ever. Be prepared to drop a more watery form of a fudge dragon if you drink some of this stuff.
Dude man, I was in the bathroom forever yesterday pondering why I drank that one gallon of Apple Cider.
by JaketheSnake311 October 01, 2007
n. Generously Proportioned Knickers
As the dust settled on the debacle that was Club Terrymont, Publican Dave Orr surveyed the wreckage and found some disturbing evidence " HOLY SHITE BATMAN...that's a pair of the Largest APPLE CATHERS I've ever seen"!
by Daxxler February 21, 2003
A town halfway between Vegas and LA that is not Barstow. It is characterized by lots of brown hills and few brown people. It was founded by a racist bastard. There are no apples here. There's not even a damn movie theater. You have to go to Victorville or "down the hill" to Ontario or Rancho Cucamonga to do anything fun.
But, there is a whole lot of empty desert to smoke weed and have sex in!
But, there is a whole lot of empty desert to smoke weed and have sex in!
"Apple Valley is brown and ugly, but hey, there aren't many black people here."
*writer believes these are what is technically referred to as "racist bastards"
*writer believes these are what is technically referred to as "racist bastards"
by derain85 October 04, 2008
Person 1:What about apples and oranges? They’re healthy...
Person 2:Indeed. The apple and orange goddess sent them down from heaven. proud.
Person 2:Indeed. The apple and orange goddess sent them down from heaven. proud.
by thedramahotspot January 20, 2019