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Who were subject to huge taxes? | <text>Who were subject to huge taxes?</text><reasoning>The result was a sequence of innovative but unpopular financial measures.[nb 10] John levied scutage payments eleven times in his seventeen years as king, as compared to eleven times in total during the reign of the preceding three monarchs. In many cases these wer... |
When did John create a new tax on income and movable goods? | <text>When did John create a new tax on income and movable goods?</text><reasoning>The result was a sequence of innovative but unpopular financial measures.[nb 10] John levied scutage payments eleven times in his seventeen years as king, as compared to eleven times in total during the reign of the preceding three monar... |
Where did John visit every year between 1204 and 1211? | <text>Where did John visit every year between 1204 and 1211?</text><reasoning>Royal power in Wales was unevenly applied, with the country divided between the marcher lords along the borders, royal territories in Pembrokeshire and the more independent native Welsh lords of North Wales. John took a close interest in Wale... |
Who did John marry Joan to? | <text>Who did John marry Joan to?</text><reasoning>Royal power in Wales was unevenly applied, with the country divided between the marcher lords along the borders, royal territories in Pembrokeshire and the more independent native Welsh lords of North Wales. John took a close interest in Wales and knew the country well... |
What did John use to increase his own territory and power? | <text>What did John use to increase his own territory and power?</text><reasoning>Royal power in Wales was unevenly applied, with the country divided between the marcher lords along the borders, royal territories in Pembrokeshire and the more independent native Welsh lords of North Wales. John took a close interest in ... |
When did a royal expedition to enforce agreements occur? | <text>When did a royal expedition to enforce agreements occur?</text><reasoning>Royal power in Wales was unevenly applied, with the country divided between the marcher lords along the borders, royal territories in Pembrokeshire and the more independent native Welsh lords of North Wales. John took a close interest in Wa... |
Who discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project in 1983? | <text>Who discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project in 1983?</text><reasoning>After the Lisa's announcement, John Dvorak discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project at Apple in February 1983. The company announced the Macintosh 128K—manufactured at an Apple factory in Fremont, California—in October ... |
Where was the Macintosh 128K manufactured? | <text>Where was the Macintosh 128K manufactured?</text><reasoning>After the Lisa's announcement, John Dvorak discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project at Apple in February 1983. The company announced the Macintosh 128K—manufactured at an Apple factory in Fremont, California—in October 1983, followed by an 18... |
How much did the television commercial "1984" cost? | <text>How much did the television commercial "1984" cost?</text><reasoning>After the Lisa's announcement, John Dvorak discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project at Apple in February 1983. The company announced the Macintosh 128K—manufactured at an Apple factory in Fremont, California—in October 1983, followed... |
What did the television commercial "1984" introduce? | <text>What did the television commercial "1984" introduce?</text><reasoning>After the Lisa's announcement, John Dvorak discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project at Apple in February 1983. The company announced the Macintosh 128K—manufactured at an Apple factory in Fremont, California—in October 1983, followe... |
What did Regis McKenna call the "1984" ad that was aired during the Super Bowl? | <text>What did Regis McKenna call the "1984" ad that was aired during the Super Bowl?</text><reasoning>After the Lisa's announcement, John Dvorak discussed rumors of a mysterious "MacIntosh" project at Apple in February 1983. The company announced the Macintosh 128K—manufactured at an Apple factory in Fremont, Californ... |
When did Apple begin shipping computers with CD-RW drives? | <text>When did Apple begin shipping computers with CD-RW drives?</text><reasoning>In early 2001, Apple began shipping computers with CD-RW drives and emphasized the Mac's ability to play DVDs by including DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives as standard. Steve Jobs admitted that Apple had been "late to the party" on writable CD ... |
Who admitted that Apple was late to the party with writable CD technology? | <text>Who admitted that Apple was late to the party with writable CD technology?</text><reasoning>In early 2001, Apple began shipping computers with CD-RW drives and emphasized the Mac's ability to play DVDs by including DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives as standard. Steve Jobs admitted that Apple had been "late to the party"... |
What did Apple begin offering as standard features meant for playing DVD's? | <text>What did Apple begin offering as standard features meant for playing DVD's?</text><reasoning>In early 2001, Apple began shipping computers with CD-RW drives and emphasized the Mac's ability to play DVDs by including DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives as standard. Steve Jobs admitted that Apple had been "late to the party... |
Which Apple campaign did some people feel encouraged media piracy? | <text>Which Apple campaign did some people feel encouraged media piracy?</text><reasoning>In early 2001, Apple began shipping computers with CD-RW drives and emphasized the Mac's ability to play DVDs by including DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives as standard. Steve Jobs admitted that Apple had been "late to the party" on writ... |
What is the name of one of Apple's unsuccessful products? | <text>What is the name of one of Apple's unsuccessful products?</text><reasoning>In early 2001, Apple began shipping computers with CD-RW drives and emphasized the Mac's ability to play DVDs by including DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives as standard. Steve Jobs admitted that Apple had been "late to the party" on writable CD t... |
What desktop did Apple release after the discontinued Power Macintosh G3? | <text>What desktop did Apple release after the discontinued Power Macintosh G3?</text><reasoning>In 2000, Apple released the Power Mac G4 Cube, their first desktop since the discontinued Power Macintosh G3, to slot between the iMac G3 and the Power Mac G4. Even with its innovative design, it was initially priced US$200... |
Why were sales of the Power Mac G4 Cube slow? | <text>Why were sales of the Power Mac G4 Cube slow?</text><reasoning>In 2000, Apple released the Power Mac G4 Cube, their first desktop since the discontinued Power Macintosh G3, to slot between the iMac G3 and the Power Mac G4. Even with its innovative design, it was initially priced US$200 higher than the comparably-... |
What did the Power Mac G4 have trouble overcoming after they dropped their price and upgraded their hardware? | <text>What did the Power Mac G4 have trouble overcoming after they dropped their price and upgraded their hardware?</text><reasoning>In 2000, Apple released the Power Mac G4 Cube, their first desktop since the discontinued Power Macintosh G3, to slot between the iMac G3 and the Power Mac G4. Even with its innovative de... |
When was the Power Mac G4 discontinued? | <text>When was the Power Mac G4 discontinued?</text><reasoning>In 2000, Apple released the Power Mac G4 Cube, their first desktop since the discontinued Power Macintosh G3, to slot between the iMac G3 and the Power Mac G4. Even with its innovative design, it was initially priced US$200 higher than the comparably-equipp... |
How did the actual sales of the G4's compare to the sales expectations? | <text>How did the actual sales of the G4's compare to the sales expectations?</text><reasoning>In 2000, Apple released the Power Mac G4 Cube, their first desktop since the discontinued Power Macintosh G3, to slot between the iMac G3 and the Power Mac G4. Even with its innovative design, it was initially priced US$200 h... |
When was the Macintosh SE released at the same time as? | <text>When was the Macintosh SE released at the same time as?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh SE was released at the same time as the Macintosh II for $2900 (or $3900 with hard drive), as the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot. The SE's expansion slot was located inside the case alo... |
What was the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot? | <text>What was the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh SE was released at the same time as the Macintosh II for $2900 (or $3900 with hard drive), as the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot. The SE's expansion slot ... |
What was the starting price of the Macintosh SE? | <text>What was the starting price of the Macintosh SE?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh SE was released at the same time as the Macintosh II for $2900 (or $3900 with hard drive), as the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot. The SE's expansion slot was located inside the case along with... |
What did the location of the SE's expansion slot potentially expose an upgrader to? | <text>What did the location of the SE's expansion slot potentially expose an upgrader to?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh SE was released at the same time as the Macintosh II for $2900 (or $3900 with hard drive), as the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot. The SE's expansion slot was... |
Who did Apple suggest users go to for performing updates on their SE's? | <text>Who did Apple suggest users go to for performing updates on their SE's?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh SE was released at the same time as the Macintosh II for $2900 (or $3900 with hard drive), as the first compact Mac with a 20 MB internal hard drive and an expansion slot. The SE's expansion slot was located ins... |
What hindered the competetive ability of Apple when it was introduced? | <text>What hindered the competetive ability of Apple when it was introduced?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh, however, was expensive, which hindered its ability to be competitive in a market already dominated by the Commodore 64 for consumers, as well as the IBM Personal Computer and its accompanying clone market for bu... |
Where did Macintosh initially find success in the market? | <text>Where did Macintosh initially find success in the market?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh, however, was expensive, which hindered its ability to be competitive in a market already dominated by the Commodore 64 for consumers, as well as the IBM Personal Computer and its accompanying clone market for businesses. Mac... |
Which platform, when improved in the 1990's, took market share from Macintosh? | <text>Which platform, when improved in the 1990's, took market share from Macintosh?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh, however, was expensive, which hindered its ability to be competitive in a market already dominated by the Commodore 64 for consumers, as well as the IBM Personal Computer and its accompanying clone marke... |
What type of advantage did Intel's Pentium over Macintosh systems in the 1990's? | <text>What type of advantage did Intel's Pentium over Macintosh systems in the 1990's?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh, however, was expensive, which hindered its ability to be competitive in a market already dominated by the Commodore 64 for consumers, as well as the IBM Personal Computer and its accompanying clone mar... |
Who became the top PC manufacturer in 1994, leaving Apple in 3rd place? | <text>Who became the top PC manufacturer in 1994, leaving Apple in 3rd place?</text><reasoning>The Macintosh, however, was expensive, which hindered its ability to be competitive in a market already dominated by the Commodore 64 for consumers, as well as the IBM Personal Computer and its accompanying clone market for b... |
In 2009, how many Macs sold were laptops? | <text>In 2009, how many Macs sold were laptops?</text><reasoning>The sales breakdown of the Macintosh have seen sales of desktop Macs stayed mostly constant while being surpassed by that of Mac notebooks whose sales rate has grown considerably; seven out of ten Macs sold were laptops in 2009, a ratio projected to rise ... |
What has helped Macs more directly compete with Windows on price and performance? | <text>What has helped Macs more directly compete with Windows on price and performance?</text><reasoning>The sales breakdown of the Macintosh have seen sales of desktop Macs stayed mostly constant while being surpassed by that of Mac notebooks whose sales rate has grown considerably; seven out of ten Macs sold were lap... |
In 2010, what did Apple receive before other PC manufacturers? | <text>In 2010, what did Apple receive before other PC manufacturers?</text><reasoning>The sales breakdown of the Macintosh have seen sales of desktop Macs stayed mostly constant while being surpassed by that of Mac notebooks whose sales rate has grown considerably; seven out of ten Macs sold were laptops in 2009, a rat... |
What are the top-selling form factors of the Mac platform today? | <text>What are the top-selling form factors of the Mac platform today?</text><reasoning>The sales breakdown of the Macintosh have seen sales of desktop Macs stayed mostly constant while being surpassed by that of Mac notebooks whose sales rate has grown considerably; seven out of ten Macs sold were laptops in 2009, a r... |
What is the name of the most inexpensive Mac offered? | <text>What is the name of the most inexpensive Mac offered?</text><reasoning>The sales breakdown of the Macintosh have seen sales of desktop Macs stayed mostly constant while being surpassed by that of Mac notebooks whose sales rate has grown considerably; seven out of ten Macs sold were laptops in 2009, a ratio projec... |
What did Apple consolidate in 1998? | <text>What did Apple consolidate in 1998?</text><reasoning>In 1998, after the return of Steve Jobs, Apple consolidated its multiple consumer-level desktop models into the all-in-one iMac G3, which became a commercial success and revitalized the brand. Since their transition to Intel processors in 2006, the complete lin... |
What all-in-one product was created in 1998 through Apple's consolidations? | <text>What all-in-one product was created in 1998 through Apple's consolidations?</text><reasoning>In 1998, after the return of Steve Jobs, Apple consolidated its multiple consumer-level desktop models into the all-in-one iMac G3, which became a commercial success and revitalized the brand. Since their transition to In... |
What did the iMac G3 do to the Mac reputation? | <text>What did the iMac G3 do to the Mac reputation?</text><reasoning>In 1998, after the return of Steve Jobs, Apple consolidated its multiple consumer-level desktop models into the all-in-one iMac G3, which became a commercial success and revitalized the brand. Since their transition to Intel processors in 2006, the c... |
When was Mac's Xserve server discontinued? | <text>When was Mac's Xserve server discontinued?</text><reasoning>In 1998, after the return of Steve Jobs, Apple consolidated its multiple consumer-level desktop models into the all-in-one iMac G3, which became a commercial success and revitalized the brand. Since their transition to Intel processors in 2006, the compl... |
What took the place of Mac's Xserve server? | <text>What took the place of Mac's Xserve server?</text><reasoning>In 1998, after the return of Steve Jobs, Apple consolidated its multiple consumer-level desktop models into the all-in-one iMac G3, which became a commercial success and revitalized the brand. Since their transition to Intel processors in 2006, the comp... |
What was the name of Apple's first portable computer? | <text>What was the name of Apple's first portable computer?</text><reasoning>It was not long until Apple released their first portable computer, the Macintosh Portable in 1989. Although due to considerable design issues, it was soon replaced in 1991 with the first of the PowerBook line: the PowerBook 100, a miniaturize... |
When was the Macintosh Portable first released? | <text>When was the Macintosh Portable first released?</text><reasoning>It was not long until Apple released their first portable computer, the Macintosh Portable in 1989. Although due to considerable design issues, it was soon replaced in 1991 with the first of the PowerBook line: the PowerBook 100, a miniaturized port... |
What replaced the Macintosh Portable in 1991? | <text>What replaced the Macintosh Portable in 1991?</text><reasoning>It was not long until Apple released their first portable computer, the Macintosh Portable in 1989. Although due to considerable design issues, it was soon replaced in 1991 with the first of the PowerBook line: the PowerBook 100, a miniaturized portab... |
What was the 1993 PowerBook 165c Apple's first portable computer to feature? | <text>What was the 1993 PowerBook 165c Apple's first portable computer to feature?</text><reasoning>It was not long until Apple released their first portable computer, the Macintosh Portable in 1989. Although due to considerable design issues, it was soon replaced in 1991 with the first of the PowerBook line: the Power... |
Which generation of PowerBooks introduced trackpads? | <text>Which generation of PowerBooks introduced trackpads?</text><reasoning>It was not long until Apple released their first portable computer, the Macintosh Portable in 1989. Although due to considerable design issues, it was soon replaced in 1991 with the first of the PowerBook line: the PowerBook 100, a miniaturized... |
Who refused to lower the profit margins on Mac computers in 1989? | <text>Who refused to lower the profit margins on Mac computers in 1989?</text><reasoning>Notwithstanding these technical and commercial successes on the Macintosh platform, their systems remained fairly expensive, making them less competitive in light of the falling costs of components that made IBM PC compatibles chea... |
What problem rocked the PC industry in 1989? | <text>What problem rocked the PC industry in 1989?</text><reasoning>Notwithstanding these technical and commercial successes on the Macintosh platform, their systems remained fairly expensive, making them less competitive in light of the falling costs of components that made IBM PC compatibles cheaper and accelerated t... |
What did the component shortage of 1989 force Allan Loren to do with Macs? | <text>What did the component shortage of 1989 force Allan Loren to do with Macs?</text><reasoning>Notwithstanding these technical and commercial successes on the Macintosh platform, their systems remained fairly expensive, making them less competitive in light of the falling costs of components that made IBM PC compati... |
Who was Allan Loren? | <text>Who was Allan Loren?</text><reasoning>Notwithstanding these technical and commercial successes on the Macintosh platform, their systems remained fairly expensive, making them less competitive in light of the falling costs of components that made IBM PC compatibles cheaper and accelerated their adoption. In 1989, ... |
When was Microsoft Windows 3.0 released? | <text>When was Microsoft Windows 3.0 released?</text><reasoning>Notwithstanding these technical and commercial successes on the Macintosh platform, their systems remained fairly expensive, making them less competitive in light of the falling costs of components that made IBM PC compatibles cheaper and accelerated their... |
What two applications came bundled with Macs 2 days after "1984" was aired? | <text>What two applications came bundled with Macs 2 days after "1984" was aired?</text><reasoning>Two days after "1984" aired, the Macintosh went on sale, and came bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint. It was first demonstrated by Steve Jobs in the first of his famous... |
Why did many software developers choose not to redesign the Mac operating system and rewrite the programming code? | <text>Why did many software developers choose not to redesign the Mac operating system and rewrite the programming code?</text><reasoning>Two days after "1984" aired, the Macintosh went on sale, and came bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint. It was first demonstrated b... |
What year did Microsoft's MultiPlan migrate over from MS-DOS? | <text>What year did Microsoft's MultiPlan migrate over from MS-DOS?</text><reasoning>Two days after "1984" aired, the Macintosh went on sale, and came bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint. It was first demonstrated by Steve Jobs in the first of his famous Mac keynote s... |
What year was Apple's Macintosh Office suite introduced? | <text>What year was Apple's Macintosh Office suite introduced?</text><reasoning>Two days after "1984" aired, the Macintosh went on sale, and came bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint. It was first demonstrated by Steve Jobs in the first of his famous Mac keynote speech... |
What did Apple's "Lemmings" ad, which introduced Macintosh Office, do that made the ad unsuccessful? | <text>What did Apple's "Lemmings" ad, which introduced Macintosh Office, do that made the ad unsuccessful?</text><reasoning>Two days after "1984" aired, the Macintosh went on sale, and came bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint. It was first demonstrated by Steve Jobs i... |
When did Apple begin to favor aluminum in their design? | <text>When did Apple begin to favor aluminum in their design?</text><reasoning>Starting in 2006, Apple's industrial design shifted to favor aluminum, which was used in the construction of the first MacBook Pro. Glass was added in 2008 with the introduction of the unibody MacBook Pro. These materials are billed as envir... |
Which Mac used aluminum in it's construction? | <text>Which Mac used aluminum in it's construction?</text><reasoning>Starting in 2006, Apple's industrial design shifted to favor aluminum, which was used in the construction of the first MacBook Pro. Glass was added in 2008 with the introduction of the unibody MacBook Pro. These materials are billed as environmentally... |
Which material did Apple add with the 2008 unibody MacBrook Pro? | <text>Which material did Apple add with the 2008 unibody MacBrook Pro?</text><reasoning>Starting in 2006, Apple's industrial design shifted to favor aluminum, which was used in the construction of the first MacBook Pro. Glass was added in 2008 with the introduction of the unibody MacBook Pro. These materials are billed... |
Are aluminum and glass considered to be environmentally friendly or environmentally harmful? | <text>Are aluminum and glass considered to be environmentally friendly or environmentally harmful?</text><reasoning>Starting in 2006, Apple's industrial design shifted to favor aluminum, which was used in the construction of the first MacBook Pro. Glass was added in 2008 with the introduction of the unibody MacBook Pro... |
What has Chief Designer Jonathan Ive been able to eliminate in Mac notebooks? | <text>What has Chief Designer Jonathan Ive been able to eliminate in Mac notebooks?</text><reasoning>Starting in 2006, Apple's industrial design shifted to favor aluminum, which was used in the construction of the first MacBook Pro. Glass was added in 2008 with the introduction of the unibody MacBook Pro. These materia... |
When was the activity of desktop publishing first used? | <text>When was the activity of desktop publishing first used?</text><reasoning>In 1985, the combination of the Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher and Aldus PageMaker enabled users to design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and graphics—an a... |
What company was desktop publishing unique to at it's beginning? | <text>What company was desktop publishing unique to at it's beginning?</text><reasoning>In 1985, the combination of the Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher and Aldus PageMaker enabled users to design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and grap... |
What three things were combined to develop desktop publishing? | <text>What three things were combined to develop desktop publishing?</text><reasoning>In 1985, the combination of the Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher and Aldus PageMaker enabled users to design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and graphi... |
What did desktop publishing enable users to do? | <text>What did desktop publishing enable users to do?</text><reasoning>In 1985, the combination of the Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher and Aldus PageMaker enabled users to design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and graphics—an activity ... |
What applications strengthened Mac's position as a graphics computer? | <text>What applications strengthened Mac's position as a graphics computer?</text><reasoning>In 1985, the combination of the Mac, Apple's LaserWriter printer, and Mac-specific software like Boston Software's MacPublisher and Aldus PageMaker enabled users to design, preview, and print page layouts complete with text and... |
Which country's air defence and aircraft has been under integrated command and control? | <text>Which country's air defence and aircraft has been under integrated command and control?</text><reasoning>In some countries, such as Britain and Germany during the Second World War, the Soviet Union and NATO's Allied Command Europe, ground based air defence and air defence aircraft have been under integrated comma... |
What other group has also been under this integrated command and control? | <text>What other group has also been under this integrated command and control?</text><reasoning>In some countries, such as Britain and Germany during the Second World War, the Soviet Union and NATO's Allied Command Europe, ground based air defence and air defence aircraft have been under integrated command and control... |
Who will deploy their own air defence if their is an air threat? | <text>Who will deploy their own air defence if their is an air threat?</text><reasoning>In some countries, such as Britain and Germany during the Second World War, the Soviet Union and NATO's Allied Command Europe, ground based air defence and air defence aircraft have been under integrated command and control. However... |
What can be deployed as an offensive measure to refuse airspace use to an opponent? | <text>What can be deployed as an offensive measure to refuse airspace use to an opponent?</text><reasoning>In some countries, such as Britain and Germany during the Second World War, the Soviet Union and NATO's Allied Command Europe, ground based air defence and air defence aircraft have been under integrated command a... |
How many Macs did Apple sell worldwide during the 2009 holiday season? | <text>How many Macs did Apple sell worldwide during the 2009 holiday season?</text><reasoning>From 2001 to 2008, Mac sales increased continuously on an annual basis. Apple reported worldwide sales of 3.36 million Macs during the 2009 holiday season. As of Mid-2011, the Macintosh continues to enjoy rapid market share in... |
What was Apples market share of all computer shipments in 2010? | <text>What was Apples market share of all computer shipments in 2010?</text><reasoning>From 2001 to 2008, Mac sales increased continuously on an annual basis. Apple reported worldwide sales of 3.36 million Macs during the 2009 holiday season. As of Mid-2011, the Macintosh continues to enjoy rapid market share increase ... |
What was Apples market share of all computer shipments in 2011? | <text>What was Apples market share of all computer shipments in 2011?</text><reasoning>From 2001 to 2008, Mac sales increased continuously on an annual basis. Apple reported worldwide sales of 3.36 million Macs during the 2009 holiday season. As of Mid-2011, the Macintosh continues to enjoy rapid market share increase ... |
What ranking was Apple in the PC global market share during 2014? | <text>What ranking was Apple in the PC global market share during 2014?</text><reasoning>From 2001 to 2008, Mac sales increased continuously on an annual basis. Apple reported worldwide sales of 3.36 million Macs during the 2009 holiday season. As of Mid-2011, the Macintosh continues to enjoy rapid market share increas... |
Who outperformed Apple in the 2014 PC global market share? | <text>Who outperformed Apple in the 2014 PC global market share?</text><reasoning>From 2001 to 2008, Mac sales increased continuously on an annual basis. Apple reported worldwide sales of 3.36 million Macs during the 2009 holiday season. As of Mid-2011, the Macintosh continues to enjoy rapid market share increase in th... |
What year was Raskin hired by Apple? | <text>What year was Raskin hired by Apple?</text><reasoning>Raskin was authorized to start hiring for the project in September 1979, and he immediately asked his long-time colleague, Brian Howard, to join him. His initial team would eventually consist of himself, Howard, Joanna Hoffman, Burrell Smith, and Bud Tribble. ... |
Who did Raskin immediately hire to help him on the Apple project in 1979? | <text>Who did Raskin immediately hire to help him on the Apple project in 1979?</text><reasoning>Raskin was authorized to start hiring for the project in September 1979, and he immediately asked his long-time colleague, Brian Howard, to join him. His initial team would eventually consist of himself, Howard, Joanna Hoff... |
Who comprised the original Mac team besides Raskin? | <text>Who comprised the original Mac team besides Raskin?</text><reasoning>Raskin was authorized to start hiring for the project in September 1979, and he immediately asked his long-time colleague, Brian Howard, to join him. His initial team would eventually consist of himself, Howard, Joanna Hoffman, Burrell Smith, an... |
Who eventually lead the project on the Mac team? | <text>Who eventually lead the project on the Mac team?</text><reasoning>Raskin was authorized to start hiring for the project in September 1979, and he immediately asked his long-time colleague, Brian Howard, to join him. His initial team would eventually consist of himself, Howard, Joanna Hoffman, Burrell Smith, and B... |
When Microsfot Windows 3.0 was released, what was it commonly said to not be as good as? | <text>When Microsfot Windows 3.0 was released, what was it commonly said to not be as good as?</text><reasoning>Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released in May 1990, and according to a common saying at the time "Windows was not as good as Macintosh, but it was good enough for the average user". Though still a graphical wrapp... |
Who was Microsoft Windows 3.0 commonly said to be good enough for? | <text>Who was Microsoft Windows 3.0 commonly said to be good enough for?</text><reasoning>Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released in May 1990, and according to a common saying at the time "Windows was not as good as Macintosh, but it was good enough for the average user". Though still a graphical wrapper that relied upon MS... |
What was responsible for the drop in Apple's margins in 1989? | <text>What was responsible for the drop in Apple's margins in 1989?</text><reasoning>Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released in May 1990, and according to a common saying at the time "Windows was not as good as Macintosh, but it was good enough for the average user". Though still a graphical wrapper that relied upon MS-DOS,... |
Who made the decision in 1989 to cut prices on Mac computers? | <text>Who made the decision in 1989 to cut prices on Mac computers?</text><reasoning>Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released in May 1990, and according to a common saying at the time "Windows was not as good as Macintosh, but it was good enough for the average user". Though still a graphical wrapper that relied upon MS-DOS,... |
What was Microsoft Windows 3.0's performance comparable to? | <text>What was Microsoft Windows 3.0's performance comparable to?</text><reasoning>Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released in May 1990, and according to a common saying at the time "Windows was not as good as Macintosh, but it was good enough for the average user". Though still a graphical wrapper that relied upon MS-DOS, 3... |
What was the market share of OS X in North America by March 2011? | <text>What was the market share of OS X in North America by March 2011?</text><reasoning>By March 2011, the market share of OS X in North America had increased to slightly over 14%. Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry pundits have of... |
Being positioned as a higher end PC, what is it misleading to compare the Mac to? | <text>Being positioned as a higher end PC, what is it misleading to compare the Mac to?</text><reasoning>By March 2011, the market share of OS X in North America had increased to slightly over 14%. Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry... |
Apple has remained profitable since what time? | <text>Apple has remained profitable since what time?</text><reasoning>By March 2011, the market share of OS X in North America had increased to slightly over 14%. Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry pundits have often called attentio... |
According to market research, who does Apple draw it's customer base from? | <text>According to market research, who does Apple draw it's customer base from?</text><reasoning>By March 2011, the market share of OS X in North America had increased to slightly over 14%. Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry pundit... |
Whose return to Apple resulted in the company's reorganization? | <text>Whose return to Apple resulted in the company's reorganization?</text><reasoning>By March 2011, the market share of OS X in North America had increased to slightly over 14%. Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry pundits have ofte... |
Historically, what is near-absent in Mac OS X compared to Microsoft Windows? | <text>Historically, what is near-absent in Mac OS X compared to Microsoft Windows?</text><reasoning>Historically, Mac OS X enjoyed a near-absence of the types of malware and spyware that affect Microsoft Windows users. Mac OS X has a smaller usage share compared to Microsoft Windows (roughly 5% and 92%, respectively), ... |
When did Mac OS X experience a large increase in malware attacks? | <text>When did Mac OS X experience a large increase in malware attacks?</text><reasoning>Historically, Mac OS X enjoyed a near-absence of the types of malware and spyware that affect Microsoft Windows users. Mac OS X has a smaller usage share compared to Microsoft Windows (roughly 5% and 92%, respectively), but it also... |
How was Mac's malware seen by many Mac users in 2011? | <text>How was Mac's malware seen by many Mac users in 2011?</text><reasoning>Historically, Mac OS X enjoyed a near-absence of the types of malware and spyware that affect Microsoft Windows users. Mac OS X has a smaller usage share compared to Microsoft Windows (roughly 5% and 92%, respectively), but it also has traditi... |
How many users were affected by the increase in malware? | <text>How many users were affected by the increase in malware?</text><reasoning>Historically, Mac OS X enjoyed a near-absence of the types of malware and spyware that affect Microsoft Windows users. Mac OS X has a smaller usage share compared to Microsoft Windows (roughly 5% and 92%, respectively), but it also has trad... |
What were Apple support staff initially instructed not to assist with concerning malware? | <text>What were Apple support staff initially instructed not to assist with concerning malware?</text><reasoning>Historically, Mac OS X enjoyed a near-absence of the types of malware and spyware that affect Microsoft Windows users. Mac OS X has a smaller usage share compared to Microsoft Windows (roughly 5% and 92%, re... |
What is another term for anti-aircraft warfare? | <text>What is another term for anti-aircraft warfare?</text><reasoning>Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground-and air-based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, command and control... |
NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare as measures to reduce what? | <text>NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare as measures to reduce what?</text><reasoning>Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground-and air-based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, comm... |
Barrage balloons are an example of what type of weapons system? | <text>Barrage balloons are an example of what type of weapons system?</text><reasoning>Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground-and air-based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, com... |
What is the primary effort been for most countries when it comes to anti-aircraft warfare? | <text>What is the primary effort been for most countries when it comes to anti-aircraft warfare?</text><reasoning>Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground-and air-based weapon systems, ass... |
What does NATO ascribe naval air defence as? | <text>What does NATO ascribe naval air defence as?</text><reasoning>Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground-and air-based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, command and control ar... |
What was Apple's Mac OS X based on? | <text>What was Apple's Mac OS X based on?</text><reasoning>In 2001, Apple introduced Mac OS X, based on Darwin and NEXTSTEP; its new features included the Dock and the Aqua user interface. During the transition, Apple included a virtual machine subsystem known as Classic, allowing users to run Mac OS 9 applications und... |
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