Plug and Play was a factor, but not the main one. I would attribute it to some different things - The 68000 architecture was better than the 8088 for graphics - it could address more memory, it had better registers and a better instruction set. The Windows GUI was incredibly primitive compared to Macs, especially with Apple's patented QuickDraw technology. And I remember plenty of MS-DOS users who openly disparaged the mouse, and swore they would never use one - but a mouse is very handy for GUIs and graphic design.
Today, the Mac is no longer relegated to niche markets. It's an excellent general-purpose computer, ideal for the typical user.
No doubt about that!!!
Now, for a real trip down memory lane....Remember a certain old friend that was really ahead of its time, graphically?
You can still find them in the limestone fossil beds!
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My first romance with 6502 ML.
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