Regarding the Development of the Personal Computer

question 87

Multiple Choice

Regarding the development of the personal computer,

• A) as PCs came to dominate the computer market, IBM was the principal beneficiary.
• B) initially DOS and Macintosh software were quite similar.
• C) Macintosh dominated the market for personal computers in the late 1980s.
• D) Macintosh software was developed years before DOS software.
• E) IBM hired Microsoft in the late 1970s to design an operating system for its computers.

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Definitions:

Political Ideology

A set of beliefs or ethics that individuals or groups hold regarding the role of government, its operations, and its policies.

Cultural Ideology

A shared set of beliefs and values within a society that influence norms and behaviors.

Economic Ideology

A set of beliefs about how a country's economy should be organized and function, influencing economic policies and practices.

Nationalist Ideology

A set of beliefs and values that emphasizes the interests and culture of one's nation, often placing it above other nations.