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
When your computer (usually involves a Microsoft product) decides to print or display a screen full of unrecognizable jibberish. This often will happen for no apparent reason and at the worst possible times, like when you are trying to save something important or watch porn. This usually leads most people to either destroy said computer in a fit of uncontrollable rage or break down in tears, whichever works better.
I was trying to print out my weekly inventory report and then, BAM, computer vomit. Where's the blowtorch?!
by ccham February 25, 2011
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
When your computer gets a virus from surfing porno sites and/or watching on-line pornography.
Attributed to Lane Leipold
Attributed to Lane Leipold
"Hey Lane, you'd better stop watching that porno on your computer , or it will get the computer clap and you'll go blind!"
"I was checking out Jenna Jameson, and next thing I know my computer has the clap; thecomputer clap! "
"I was checking out Jenna Jameson, and next thing I know my computer has the clap; thecomputer clap! "
by Salty 40 March 18, 2018
A computer which doesn't have a fan, it is normally very quiet and can be exposed to the elements outside, but it is more prone to overheating of its components, obviously.
Look, that cool dude over there has a fanless computer,
Oh don't worry about him, it will overheat eventually
LOL. Not Really
Oh don't worry about him, it will overheat eventually
LOL. Not Really
by FICKPICK November 26, 2017
School computers are not something you really care about that much and even if you drop them it's okay. That is because they never break even if you drop them a thousand times and they are indestructible
by Adude...... November 15, 2021
The shittiest machine ever.
can't do anything on this lousy machine
probably made by goblins in the year 10000000000000000 b.c. and then puked up by a yak and pooped out by a skunk
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMN GLITCHY ITS PHYSICALLY FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!
can't do anything on this lousy machine
probably made by goblins in the year 10000000000000000 b.c. and then puked up by a yak and pooped out by a skunk
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMN GLITCHY ITS PHYSICALLY FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!
student: I HATE THIS FUCKING SCHOOL COMPUTER!!!
teacher: YOU WERE UNMUTED!
student: DAMN IT!!!!
Nelson Muntz: HAW HAW!
teacher: YOU WERE UNMUTED!
student: DAMN IT!!!!
Nelson Muntz: HAW HAW!
by Lovecraftian_Horror#1 January 19, 2021