- Apple Computer, Inc.
- Manufacturer of the successful Macintosh and Quadra series of computers based on Motorola chips. The company was founded by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs in a garage on April 1, 1976. In 1993, Apple entered the consumer electronics marketplace with a personal digital assistant known as Newton, combining fax, electronic mail, and other functions into a unit small enough to fit into a pocket.In 1994, Apple launched a new series of computers called the Power Macintosh (or Power Mac), based on the PowerPC, capable of running either the Macintosh operating system or Windows programs under software emulation.Apple always kept the architecture of the Mac proprietary, a move that has cost the company considerable market share; nevertheless, Apple has always had a strong following among musicians and graphical designers.In 1997, Steve Jobs rejoined Apple and, after realigning Apple's product line, led the development and launch of the popular and capable Internet-ready iMac computer.For more information on Apple Computer, Inc., see www.apple.com.
Dictionary of networking . 2014.