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What was the reason for IBM's downfall in the mid-1980s?
What was the reason for IBM's downfall in the mid-1980s?
- A lack of investment in new technology
- Increased competition from foreign manufacturers
- The rise of personal computers (correct)
- Poor leadership
What did a senior executive at IBM say about personal computers?
What did a senior executive at IBM say about personal computers?
- They were unnecessary for home use (correct)
- They were a passing fad
- They were the future of computing
- They were too expensive to produce
What is IBM's primary focus now?
What is IBM's primary focus now?
- Laptops
- Personal computers
- Mainframe computers
- Consultancy services (correct)
