Editing Macintosh II (section)

=== Influence on Computing Industry ===

The Macintosh II's success demonstrated the viability of high-end personal computers in professional markets, influencing the entire industry's direction. IBM accelerated development of the PS/2 Model 80, while Compaq introduced the DeskPro 386/25, both attempting to match the Macintosh II's capabilities in the DOS/Windows environment.

The system's modular architecture influenced Apple's design philosophy for years to come. The concept of a professional desktop computer with expansion slots would persist through the Quadra and Power Macintosh lines, only