No, is the Mac not considered a PC:
- In the world of computers, the term PC has two meanings, and while they are linked, they have different semantics.
- PC was originally an acronym for 'Personal Computer.' In this context, a PC or a personal computer is any computer designed for personal use by a person. Personal computers are computers that are used at home or in the office. A Mac computer is a PC by this definition. A Mac is a PC since it is designed for personal use and is a computer.
- A Mac computer is not a PC under this definition because it is not IBM-compatible.
- Although PC is still used as an abbreviation for personal computer, it most often refers to an IBM-compatible machine. A Mac is classified as a personal computer, but it is not a 'PC' in the sense that it does not run Microsoft Windows.
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