is Apple a computer or the computers operating system? or Is mac the computer and apple the operating system?

Apple is a brand of computer. The company sells the computers known as Macs. ("Mac" is short for Macintosh).

The operating system used on most Macs is Mac OS or Leopard or Snow Leopard or others:

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I would like to elaborate a bit on Writeacher's correct answer.

Apple is the name of a company that makes computers as well as other popular electronic devices such as iPod and iPhone.

Most of their computers are called Macs (short for Macintosh)

The operating systems that most Apple computers use is called OSX, with various versions currently named for animals. I have lost track of their zoo names.

Apple is a technology company that produces various electronic devices, including computers. However, it's important to clarify the terminology.

Mac is a brand of computers produced by Apple. Mac computers run on an operating system called macOS, which is developed by Apple specifically for its computers. So, when referring to Mac, we refer to the computer itself.

On the other hand, Apple is also the name of the company itself. The company produces and sells other products like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, in addition to their Mac computers.

To summarize, Apple is a company that manufactures a range of devices, including Mac computers. The Mac computer, in turn, operates using the macOS operating system developed by Apple.