Etymology

Jackintosh

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Today it means: The Atari 520ST microcomputer. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of Jack + Macintosh, in reference to Atari Corporation founder Jack Tramiel, and the computer's similarities to the Apple Macintosh.

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