- For small computers in general for the home and office, see microcomputer.
A PC is an abbreviation for personal computer, typically referring to IBM PC compatibles, running a version of Microsoft's MS-DOS or Windows operating systems. Apple had long promoted the ease of use of its Macintosh computers in comparison to PCs.
History at Apple[]
After the return of co-founder Steve Jobs to Apple, the company ran the "Get a Mac" ad campaign which ridiculed the PC platform with actors John Hodgman and Justin Long representing a PC and a Mac, respectively.[1] Jobs had criticized PC manufacturers, such as Dell, for producing "un-innovative beige boxes".[2]
Compatibility with Macs[]
Hardware options[]
Early Macintosh models running classic Mac OS could be set up to run PC software through the installation of a supported PC Compatibility Card.[3] Starting in 2006, Macs with Intel processors could be set up to run Windows software through Boot Camp or third-party virtualization software, such as Parallels.[4]
Software options[]
Third-party emulators, such as Virtual PC from Connectix, could allow PowerPC-era Macs to run Windows.[5] Open source and third-party emulators, such as QEMU and CrossOver, can be run on Intel and Apple M1-based models to run Windows software.[6]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Apple’s ‘Get a Mac,’ the Complete Campaign by Tim Nudd, Adweek. 2011-04-13.
- ↑ If Apple can go home again, why not Dell?. CNET News (May 19, 2008). Archived from the original on October 10, 2011.
- ↑ PC Compatibility Cards (PDF), Apple Computer. 2001-05-17.
- ↑ Is Parallels Still the Best Way to Run Windows on a Mac in 2019? by David Nield, Gizmodo. 2019-08-19.
- ↑ Virtual PC 6 by Jonathan A. Oski, Macworld. 2003-04-18.
- ↑ Video details ARM Windows virtualization on M1 Macs, nearly 2x faster performance than Surface Pro X by Michael Potuck, 9to5Mac. 2020-12-02.
External links[]
- Personal computer and Get a Mac at Wikipedia
Articles[]
- An oral history of 'Get a Mac,' Part 1 by Douglas Quenqua at Campaign US (2016-12-06)
