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Mac Vs IBM Essay, Research Paper

Technology has led the world into the 21st century.

Competition between two main computer systems, creates

controversy over which system is superior. IBM compatables

have captured the largest market share, but Apple Macintoshes

hold a special place in capabilities. Computer buyers need to

keep in mind different capabilities and their own unique

requirements when deciding which way to go. Although both

provide state of the art computer systems, IBM compatibles and

Apple Macintoshes attract their own distinct clients because of

their unique operating systems and stand alone buying powers.

Adequate performance and mediocre ease of use, bundled in an

extremely low cost package, have allowed IBM compatible

computers to lead the computer industry in personal computers.

To begin with, the average computer generation is about six

months, and with every generation IBMs increase their

computers^ capacities to appeal more and more to the ^average

Joe.^ Memory, normally measured in gigabits, is constantly

increasing though most people cannot use as much as is

available. One year ago 166 mhz was considered fast. Now 350

mhz is what is being advertised. With the ability to hold more

information, graphics have also improved. Megahertz, one type

of speed of computers, is increasing at a blinding rate soon

surpassing the speed at which a user can operate his computer.

In fact, the biggest drawback to IBM compatibles is their

complexity. IBMs allow access to useless information that

clutters the hard drive while confusing the user. On an IBM,

all programs, including Wi! ndows, are DOS based which means

one will, at some time, have to use the convoluted system that requires

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