by gcx February 22, 2011
Get the computer engineeringmug. 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
Get the Apple computermug. "I'm a computer killer"
"Whys that John?"
"Because I cummed all over my computer and it short circuited"
"Whys that John?"
"Because I cummed all over my computer and it short circuited"
by Yolo butter balls April 21, 2016
Get the computer killermug. the opposite of a computer geek.
Jim used to have a computer, but it crashed one day and now he thinks it's broken for good. He has been offline for 3 years now. What a Computer Stooge!
by rolisk August 4, 2007
Get the computer stoogemug. Music that is made by a computer completely. Not modified by a computer (which would include most music) but rather an original creation made on a computer. Primarily refers to "electronic" or "rave" music.
by DominiqueFrancon June 27, 2016
Get the Computer musicmug. Ironside Compunters (or just Ironside) is a company that makes computer using parts they find in their work space. Sometimes with their parts they will put their logo on them. Most people who found Ironside is from their sponsorships with youtubers / twitch streams for example iSorrowproductions.
Person looking for a computer: "I have been wanting to look for a pre-built computer, what is a good company that makes them?"
Person that has a computer from Ironside Computers: "You should get a computer from Ironside Computers and use code isowwer for 5% off."
Person that has a computer from Ironside Computers: "You should get a computer from Ironside Computers and use code isowwer for 5% off."
by AdamNěco January 27, 2021
Get the Ironside Computersmug. When you sit down for your 1st daily session at the computer, and 5 to 10 minutes later, you have to interrupt your computer session to go poddy.
by PDXGrammarGirl January 16, 2011
Get the Computer Poddymug.