Which of the following is true concerning personal computers?
A
They decrease the demand for mainframe computers
B
They have been most successful in the home
C
The electronic spreadsheet has been a primary reason for their popularity
D
Their future is not so bright owning to the improved cost-performance ratio of minis and mainframes
E
None of the above
Correct Answer: The electronic spreadsheet has been a primary reason for their popularity
The true concerning personal computers the electronic spreadsheet has been a primary reason for their popularity. A personal computer may be a desktop computer or a laptop, netbook, tablet or a handheld PC. Early computer owners usually had to write their own programs to do anything useful with the machines, which even did not include an operating system.