 An Introduction to ApplePosted 4:07PM June 5 2005 Think Different Apple Computer has come a long way since their mid-90's desktop line that seemed archaic compared to PC's that ran the new operating system by Microsoft known as Windows 95. The Macintosh platform was losing popularity and needed a fresh outlook on the computer experience to surpass Bill Gates' enduring intentions to dominate the market.  The transformation started with a hardware solution, the original iMac, introduced in 1998. Newly hired Vice-President of Industrial Design, Jonathan Ive, designed the multi-colored gum drop conception that countered a beige world of PC's with flashy form and state-of-the-art technologies, such as a USB keyboard and hockey puck-shaped mouse.
It wasn't until 2001, with the release of Mac OS X, Apple's newest operating system, that software could rival Apple's picturesque computer design. Sharp, vivid graphics were now standard, with applications that relied on the same shiny, sleek interface. 
It's a false assumption that Windows is the world's only computer platform. Various professional fields rely on different operating systems, such as scientists using UNIX for an efficient, stripped-down method to calculate and experiment. Creative professionals normally use Mac OS X, as it serves as the perfect basis for graphic and video editing. But the power and beauty of the platform work great in a home environment, too. After using Windows PC's for over eight years, fixing hundreds of problems that seemed to arise out of thin air, I knew there had to be a better way to use a computer. Check out Apple's latest line of hardware, and join those who believe a computer should work for you and not the other way around. Useful Links
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