by Yeethasbeentaken May 06, 2020
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
by oracle March 13, 2004
Company which has created a cult of whiners who don't know how to shut up. Steve Jobs is the leader. Cult members are also known to confuse large price tags and shiny objects with good value.
by c0re_M July 30, 2008
The first computer company that marketted a preassembled PC. Started by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs somewhere around 1976. This company grew a cult-like following of users.
by K Schade July 06, 2003
A term often used by people who think that the sun shines out of Steve Jobs's ass. While Apple do make good computers for design/media work, the unofficial fanclub gets irritating.
Example of Apple Computers user: "ipod: An mp3 player that poor/wannabe unique/jealous fuckwits seem to take pride in insulting over the internet."
Pot & kettle? It's also amusing that he assumes that everyone who dislikes it is "poor". I guess he's just a moronic spoilt little nerd.
Pot & kettle? It's also amusing that he assumes that everyone who dislikes it is "poor". I guess he's just a moronic spoilt little nerd.
by nameless345435 November 28, 2006
by Evolutiontimesten January 18, 2004