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QWhy were specialized database machines generally unsuccessful in the long term?

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  • A They were incompatible with general-purpose computers. ✔ ✖
  • B They lacked programmable search capabilities. ✔ ✖
  • C They couldn't keep pace with the rapid progress of general-purpose computers. ✔ ✖
  • D They were too expensive for widespread adoption. ✔ ✖
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Specialized database machines became generally unsuccessful because they couldn't keep up with the rapid development and progress of general-purpose computers.
General-purpose computers offered greater flexibility and advancements that specialized machines struggled to match.

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