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When talking about Mac and PC, price is not the only thing that varies in them. At the moment that people are deciding to buy a computer the design of it plays a huge factor in there decision. The PC has always had a box like design structure tied down to it. Although they h... ... middle of paper ... ... in the educative, journalistic, and creative development, the PC has been very popular around business and the PC gaming community. Like said before the windows operating system has been around for many years and it is all around the globe, which mean that it is accessible almost everywhere, making it great from businesses.

Its good at starting up, and shutting the system, and it is faster than some other operating system like windows xp, and windows vista. Windows 7 is not complex and confusing like windows 8 because it's easy to use. Disadvantages of ... ... middle of paper ... ...difficulties in using windows 8 because of touch screen. So finally people like to use windows 7 more than windows 8 because of its features. Conclusion To sum up, we found that windows 7 is more famous than windows 8.

Desktop computers are one of the man types of computers available today. People are overwhelmed of all the types of computers that constantly change as time progresses. From my point of view as a future computer technician, we can classify the types of desktop computers under these three categories, I call them the original desktop tower, the All-in-one desktop, and the gaming desktop. All three types of desktops are classified differently and have similarities as well. First off, the traditional desktop computer is the most common and widely sold type of computer in the world.

Most importantly, with a Windows based system consumers could select what components they wish to have based on what they might pay for them. At a Glance: AMD offers a high-performance chip at a low-budget price. If you're a thrifty shopper and don't need the zippiest system on your block, look no further. Processor Price Range: $125 to $200 Pre-fabricated System Price Range: $1,800 to $2,500 Pros: Low-price, high performance. PC Magazine tests show systems based on the 450-MHz K6-III are nearly as fast as those based on the 500-MHz Pentium III (though shop wisely, as components can play a big role in K6-III system performance).

Most PCs, however, cost anywhere from $300 - $800. This is because, unlike Apple, Microsoft not only allows, but encourages other corporations to produce PCs. Microsoft’s policy enables competition between PC producers, and ultimately lower prices. This also causes stratification of the PCs resulting in low-end, average, and luxury versions. Another consequence of Apple... ... middle of paper ... ...ays it to Microsoft.

To fully understand the impact computers have on our lives and promises they hold for the future, it is important to understand the personal computer. The personal computer also known as the PC has evolved over the past several years into something that is now a part of every day life. Personal computers were not always like this though; they have made a great deal of significant changes that have allowed them to become as important as they are now. Before these improvements were made, the personal computer was not found in almost every single home across the world as they are today. Not only has the personal computer positively affected the business world, but also serves as a means of entertainment.

Most Windows PC’s allow the user to buy and upgrade their systems to however they want to use them. For example, if you want to have a PC geared more toward the gaming lifestyle you can purchase a high end motherboard, video card, and memory to support your daily gaming activities. Even with the new games coming out almost three times a year and forcing the consumer to upgrade their systems to support the latest graphics, it is still cheaper to buy individual parts than having to buy a completely new system as you would with a Mac computer. Mac computers are also geared more towards the designing aspect of the consumer. Although Mac systems can be used for an abundant amount of tasks, Macs are mainly built for designing and video editing.

The upgrades did come at a cost, and in essence, Microsoft was able to create an “annuity” stream for the Microsoft OS segment. In this segment, Microsoft had a monopolistic structure that allowed them to realize huge returns, especially during such a period of technological growth and rapid obsol... ... middle of paper ... ...nning pirated versions of Windows, whose owners tried to circumvent the (legal purchasing) system and reduce their costs. Other individuals and in emerging nations have purchased PCs with Windows “Starter” editions in which the cost of software is lower. The items mentioned here are ways Microsoft is trying to deal with the threat of Linux. In helping avert the threat in the area of development of web services (such as .NET), Microsoft has offered to support partners and developers of programs to the tune of $2 billion.

The Microsoft corporations is the largest software and hardware company in the world. It is famous for Windows, office and Xbox. Microsoft mission statement: Accessibility make it easier for everyone to see, hear, and use technology, and to personalize their computers to meet their own needs and preferences. For many people with impairments, accessibility is what makes computer use possible. Microsoft products: • Windows • Xbox • Microsoft health • Windows phone • Internet explorer • Microsoft office • Visual Studio Microsoft is a Public Company, that Microsoft has its headquarters ____________________ USA Microsoft Strengths: the brand itself is huge.

The world basically runs on Microsoft software. The software is shipped with 70% of the world’s computers giving Microsoft a total of over 19 billion dollars in revenues for 1999. Microsoft has recently emerged in the world of Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) to become a competitor of the well-known America Online. The Microsoft Network (MSN) as it is known offers users the same advantages of the leading ISP’s while incorporating its own technology to make the online experience more user friendly and technologically advanced than the others. MSN allows users to interface their online work with their regular operating software to allow for easier web publishing, more advanced multimedia presentations, and quicker processing time.