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Unit 1: Computing Fundamentals

Project 2: Identifying Computer Hardware Components and Their Functions

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Apple and IBM-compatible PCs always seem to be at odds. Apple introduced the first PC, but IBM made them popular in the business environment. Now that Apple is competing in the connectivity market once again, there is a conflict. FireWire is Apple's version of the IEEE standard 1394 designed to serve as the standard for a connection method, but it competes with USB ports. Why, when both the USB and FireWire technologies were introduced, did the industry choose USB over FireWire?

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