{"id":59412,"date":"2024-04-16T01:36:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=59412"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:36:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:36:44","slug":"when-did-arch-rivals-ibm-and-apple-computers-inc-decide-to-join-hands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/when-did-arch-rivals-ibm-and-apple-computers-inc-decide-to-join-hands\/","title":{"rendered":"When did arch rivals IBM and Apple Computers Inc. decide to join hands?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1978&#8243; option2=&#8221;1984&#8243; option3=&#8221;1990&#8243; option4=&#8221;1991 E. None of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>E. None of the above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IBM and Apple Computers Inc. never joined hands. In fact, they were fierce rivals for many years. IBM was the dominant player in the mainframe computer market, while Apple was the upstart challenger in the personal computer market. The two companies competed head-to-head in the early 1980s, with IBM&#8217;s PC and Apple&#8217;s Macintosh both vying for market share.<\/p>\n<p>In 1991, IBM and Apple announced a partnership to develop a new line of personal computers. However, the partnership was short-lived and was dissolved in 1993. The two companies have remained rivals ever since.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A. 1978:<\/strong> This is the year that Apple Computer was founded. IBM was already a well-established company at this point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B. 1984:<\/strong> This is the year that Apple released the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh was a revolutionary product that helped to popularize the personal computer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C. 1990:<\/strong> This is the year that IBM released the PS\/2 computer. 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