Personal computer
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A personal computer (PC) is a microcomputer whose price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals. The term was popularized by Byte magazine, as well as Apple with the Apple II in the late-1970s and early-1980s, and afterwards by IBM with the IBM Personal Computer. Personal computers are also known as home computers. Often, the term "Personal Computer" is used exclusively for computers running a Microsoft Windows operating system, but this is erroneous. For example, a Macintosh running Mac OS, or an IBM PC compatible running Linux, are also personal computers. This confusion stems from the fact that the term "PC" is often used as a shorthand form for "IBM PC compatible"'.
[edit] External links
- Personal Computer Museum - Showcasing over 40 interactive displays
- Rune's PC Museum
- Howstuffworks' article on "How PCs Work"
- Wikicity for PC enthuiasm
- BlinkenLights Archaeological Insititute - Personal Computer Milestones What was the first personal computer?
- "Total share: 30 years of personal computer market share figures" — From Ars Technica
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