Regarding the Development of the Personal Computer

question 17

Multiple Choice

Regarding the development of the personal computer,

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

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Definitions:

Premature Dominance

The early establishment of control or influence in a situation before all factors have been appropriately considered.

Pre-Editing Phase

The initial stage in the editing process where content is reviewed for clarity, coherence, and alignment with objectives prior to detailed editing.

Full Consideration

The thorough examination of all aspects, implications, and viewpoints of an issue or decision.

Dominance Structuring

A method or process by which power, control, or precedence is established and maintained among elements or individuals within a system or group.