Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released in May 1990, and according to a common saying at the time "Windows was not as good as Macintosh, but it was good enough for the average user". Though still a graphical wrapper that relied upon MS-DOS, 3.0 was the first iteration of Windows which had a feature set and performance comparable to the much more expensive Macintosh platform. It also did not help matters that during the previous year Jean-Louis Gassée had steadfastly refused to lower the profit margins on Mac computers. Finally, there was a component shortage that rocked the exponentially-expanding PC industry in 1989, forcing Apple USA head Allan Loren to cut prices which dropped Apple's margins. COUNT 5
QSN1 When Microsfot Windows 3.0 was released, what was it commonly said to not be as good as? ANS1 Macintosh QSN2 Who was Microsoft Windows 3.0 commonly said to be good enough for? ANS2 the average user QSN3 What was responsible for the drop in Apple's margins in 1989? ANS3 a component shortage QSN4 Who made the decision in 1989 to cut prices on Mac computers? ANS4 Apple USA head Allan Loren QSN5 What was Microsoft Windows 3.0's performance comparable to? ANS5 Macintosh platform