jackintosh

Questions

What does jackintosh mean?

The Atari 520ST microcomputer.

Where does jackintosh come from?

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

How to pronounce jackintosh

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