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		amelius on July 12, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple Silicon: The Passing of Wintel Yes, and maybe we can start calling Apple computers PCs (Personal Computers), which is what they are. At least they seem more personal than my multiuser Linux desktop system.

macintux on July 12, 2020 [–]

A few commentators have noted that it’s unfortunate we renamed microcomputers “personal computers” because clearly smartphones are much more personal.

Gibbon1 on July 12, 2020 | [–]

Personal except for that fact that you really own your smart phone in name only. Where you owned a 1980's personal computer lock stock and barrel.

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