Question

Who were ibm's major competitors in the personal computer industry during the 1990s?

Answer 1

Answer:

During the 1990s, IBM's major domestic competitors in the personal computer industry were Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, Dell and Apple.

Explanation:

IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq and Dell all used OS developed by Microsoft (early versions of Windows) while Apple developed its own OS. Apple's computers were the most user friendly PCs, but also the most expensive. That led to a decrease in Apple's share of the PC market since there competitors were not only cheaper, they were getting even cheaper as time passed.

IBM was considered the prime PC maker in the world, and the rest of the PC makers marketed their products as IBM clones during the 1990s.

Answer 2

IBM's major competitors in the personal computer industry during the 1990s included Compaq, Dell, Apple, AST, AT&T, NEC, and Daewoo.

 

To add,  IBM is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States, with operations in over 170 countries.