04blackmaxx
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Why do people call the company (MAC)Intosh when it is spelled (Mick)Intosh? Mc = Mick not Mac. These are the questions people...
The story goes that Steve Jobs purposely avoided confusion when naming his new computer line. Up to that point all Apple computers headed for sale bare the Apple name somewhere in the title. He was well aware of the McIntosh Electronics brand and history and would not in any way create an issue with the electronics company. Of course the infamous "Lisa" had nothing identifying it as an Apple product. I guess even he was entitled to an "OOPS" moment. It did not become a saleable computer due to it's cost. Years ago when I worked for a company that did work for Apple we only knew them by their development name. One I will never forget was called the "QFC" and explained as "Quahog, a fat clam". It eventually became the "Pizza Box Computer" generally. Mac 6116 and a dozens of variations. First one to offer a built in CD drive at a reasonable cost I believe.
As they say, "The rest is history".
If I am not mistaken, I learned from you that MAC stood for "McIntosh Audio Company".Also, the fact that the receiver line had been designated "MAC".
If I am not mistaken, I learned from you that MAC stood for "McIntosh Audio Company".
The reason is simple. When you are trying to find gear, spelling both ways help you locate more stuff.