(PowerPC REference Platform) A common specification for PowerPCs from IBM and Apple that allows them to run a variety of operating systems. PReP was superseded by CHRP. See CHRP.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- A+ Certification Prep Course (2009 Edition)
- View Available Dates and LocationsCompTIA's A+ certification is the industry standard for validating the foundational skills needed by today's computer support technicians. This international vendor-neutral certification requires that you pass two exams: CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam 220-701 and Practical Application Exam 220-702. In this lecture-only course...
- Training 2009-11-01
- WinToFlash 0.5 (Windows)
- There may come a day that optical drives are as hard to find as 5.25 floppy drives are today. WinToFlash starts a wizard that will help pull over the contents of a windows installation CD or DVD and prep the USB drive to become a bootable replacement for the optical...
- Software downloads 2009-10-20
- Quicken Deluxe 2010
- With Quicken 2010, Intuit strives to make its flagship money management application easier to navigate and simpler to set up, thanks to spruced-up visuals and a refreshed start-up wizard. Although already a solid balance-keeper and financial assistant in previous versions, Quicken 2010 adds a few new features to visualize your...
- Product reviews 2009-10-15
- Saluting SAP & Oracle Communities
- This is a fascinating big enterprise week in the US, with Oracle Open World dominating downtown San Francisco and making the taxi drivers very happy, and SAP TechEd running concurrently in Phoenix. Oracle do a good job of putting Open World online and...
- Blog posts 2009-10-13
- Custom PC makers finally get Windows 7 preinstallation kit
- Still lateOne of the Microsoft MVP's that speak for Microsoft said in the Windows 7 Preinstallation Forum that the OPK would be released by the end of the month. That was back in August.10 days is not enough time to prep images for preinstallation!This is one of a hundred...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- SAT Test Prep for iPhone 1.2 (Mobile)
- SAT Test Prep for iPhone is the most comprehensive review tool for SAT preparation. It features covers math, reading, and writing, over 500 pages worth of material, sample questions and solutions, and sample essays and reading exercises.This app helps you brush up the concepts that are tested on SAT.
- Software downloads 2009-10-07
- SAT Prep Math for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)
- SAT Prep Math for iPhone is the most comprehensive app to prepare for the Math section of SAT. It features more than 20 topics in the math section, various test taking tips and tricks, over 500 pages worth of material, and sample questions and solutions. It contains topics like substitution,...
- Software downloads 2009-10-07
- Cram 1.1.1 (Mac)
- Cram is a personal test prep application that allows you to create or download any test on any subject matter. With Cram prepare quickly for any test with various test modes(including multiple-choice, and flash card studying) , images and sound, and timed tests feature. Cram checks your answers instantly, tracks...
- Software downloads 2009-09-30
- A List: CRM(ish) Reading Worth it.
- Sorry to have dropped off the radar for awhile. I was on the road. Â First in Chicago having facilitated a customer event with Sword Ciboodle customers at the Union League Club - one that included a presentation by Brian Carey of Sears on what Sears is doing to improve the...
- Blog posts 2009-09-28
- Interview Prep Questions 1.0.1 (Mobile)
- Interview Prep is a flash card application that prepares you for dozens of job interview questions. Each question is accompanied by suggestions that will help you answer these tough questions. It features main deck, faves deck, ignore feature, shuffle ability, choice of primary side, search feature, and index. Individual cards...
- Software downloads 2009-09-15
- Intuit's reported purchase of Mint: A fine defensive move
- NervousIntuit never merged their online product and their excellent Paytrust product, and now they are likely to screw up mint, which I liked as well. This does not bode well.I dislike having my financial info on the web.Must just be me, since all those Mint users don't seem concerned. ...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-14
- Cushing Academy leads the way with e-books
- Oh pleaseEven EnGadget isn't buying this one. They only have 18 ereaders for the whole student body! Are these magic timesharing or multipresence ereaders? And what about the books that aren't available electronically? I guess students 19 through N will be walking to the local libraries that got the donated...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-05
- American Colleges and Universities 1.1 (Mobile)
- American Colleges and Universities app contain database of more than 8000 USA colleges and universities. You can find detailed information about institution in the U.S. that has been accredited for post-secondary education, including universities, medical schools, community colleges, beauty schools, and test prep centers. Detailed information includes such fields as:...
- Software downloads 2009-08-27
- Chicago Electrical Contractors Exam Prep Course 6.0.6.1 (Windows)
- The Chicago Electrical Contractors Exam Prep Course. Software only runs on a Windows-based PC platform. This dynamic course can help you bring your electrical training to the next level. Our engaging course will keep you involved and interested. The author has been a licensed supervising electrician, and an electrical contractor...
- Software downloads 2009-08-16
- Software engineers move over - the era of the media engineer
- Software engineers move over - the era of the media engineerI don't see this happeninggood engineers are good engineers; perhaps shoddy media engineers will be washed out of the process more quickly than shoddy programmers so perhaps you'll see this situation influence salary spreads since "bad aesthetics" speak louder...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-29
- Private Pilot PocketTest (Mobile)
- The original PDA test-prep study tool for FAA Written Exams in Aviation. "I got 100% on the FAA Private Pilot written exam after only four weeks of study. I attribute this to your program..." --Jim, in New York, NY As seen inmagazine "Now with my Palm in my pocket, I'm...
- Software downloads 2009-07-08
- Instrument Pilot PocketTest (Mobile)
- The original PDA test-prep study tool for aviators. I got 100% on the FAA Private Pilot written exam after only four weeks of study. I attribute this to your program... Jim, in New York, NY As seen inmagazine Now with my Palm in my pocket, Im reviewing whenever theres a...
- Software downloads 2009-07-08
- If everyone bets on Android does anyone get an advantage?
- If everyone bets on Android does anyone get an advantage?The ones who will have the best advantagewill be the ones who contribute the most and the best software. You reap what you sow in the F/OSS world.HTC already has a pretty big head start, and has already has learned a...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-07
- Will we see a Nokia Aseries (Android series) or Android Tablet device in September?
- Will we see a Nokia Aseries Android series or Android Tablet device in September?I think it would be a good moveNokia really should consider migrating to Android as a platform. The reasons:1. Android is open source, so Nokia could recreate their own "user experience" on top of it (much like...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-06
- RIM: Is the BlackBerry OS the weak link?
- RIM: Is the BlackBerry OS the weak link?Not dire yet, just mild concern.I would like many get an iPhone if I didn't have to get AT&T to do it and could get one without spending so much $$. But I like my Blackberry, I'm posting with it now. I just...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-01
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- The more you simplify, the more you save
-
When you transition from your existing Red Hat environment to SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell, you can recognize dramatic cost savings, perhaps as much 50%
- Learn more >>
- New Online Dashboard for IT Leaders
-
Read about top issues IT decision-makers face every day, plus get cost-effective solutions to real-life IT problems.
- Learn more >>
- Learn more about tools to grow your business
-
The Business Essentials Guide provides you useful tools and templates to help grow your business and save you time with automated shipping solutions.
- Save time with the UPS Business Essentials Guide
- The best support in the Linux business
-
If Linux is going to power your mission-critical applications, you'd better have the best support known to business. Novell was rated the top provider of Linux technical support.
- Learn more >>
SmartPlanet
- Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
- More from IBM
-
- Innovate your business' process model, play against the market, compete against others on our scoreboards and WIN! Try INNOV8 2.0: A BPM Simulator
- Enabling Real-World Business Transformation through IBM Service Management Read the EMA Analyst Report
