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	Personal computer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A PC that was considered top-of-the-line five or six years prior may be impractical to upgrade due to changes in industry standards.
		PCs use semiconductor random access memory such as DRAM or SRAM as their primary storage.
		A leading alternative to the IBM-compatible PC is the Macintosh (thus the commonly heard comparitive, "PC vs. Mac").
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Personal_computer (2424 words)

	IBM PC compatible - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		IBM PC compatible is a class of computers which make up the vast majority of small computers (microcomputers) on the market today.
		Since 1981, IBM PC compatibles have grown to dominate both the home and business markets of commodity computers, with the only notable alternative architecture being the Apple Macintosh computers, which have a market share of only a few percent.
		By 1990, the PC had comparable hardware to competing entertainment platforms of the time, such as the Commodore Amiga, but was still was not taken "seriously" as a games machine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/IBM_PC_compatible (4846 words)

	IBM PC compatible
		They are based on the original IBM PC, use the Intel x86 architecture and are capabable of using interchangable commodity hardware.
		Since 1984, IBM PC compatibles have conquered both the home and business markets of commodity computers so that the only notable remaining competition comes from Apple Macintosh computers with a market share of only a few per cent.
		Despite advances in computer technology, all current IBM PC compatibles remain very much compatible with the original IBM PC computers, although most of the components implement the compatibility in special backwards-compatibility[?] modes used only during a system boot.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/pc/PC_compatible.html (242 words)

	IBM PC compatible - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		IBM PC compatible refers to a class of computers which make up the vast majority of smaller computers (microcomputers) on the market today.
		Despite advances in computer technology, all current IBM PC compatibles remain very much compatible with the original IBM PC computers, although most of the components implement the compatibility in special backward compatibility modes used only during a system boot.
		Ordinary consumers simply refer to the machines as "PCs," while programmers and industry writers are increasingly using the term "Wintel architecture"("Wintel" being a contraction of "Windows" and "Intel") to refer to the combined hardware-software platform.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /IBM_PC_compatible (1153 words)

	IBM PC compatible - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		At the time, there was a demo scene on the PC but it was small, did not appear until many years after the original IBM PC and demos were few and far between.
		The PC made a breakthrough as a games machine when Doom was released in 1993 thanks to its outstanding graphics and gameplay.
		When the PC was originally designed, even though it was designed for expandability, even the designers of the original IBM PC could not take into account the hardware-developments of the '80s.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/i/b/m/IBM_PC_compatible_c159.html (4574 words)

	What is personal computer? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: PC
		Prior to the PC, computers were designed for (and only affordable by) companies who attached terminals for multiple users to a single large computer whose resources were shared among all users.
		The advent of the era of the personal computer was acknowledged by Time magazine in 1982, when they broke with tradition by choosing the PC as their "Man of the Year." By the late 1980s, technology advances made it feasible to build a small computer that an individual could own and use.
		The "IBM-compatible" PC was associated with business and use, while the "Mac," known for its more intuitive user interface, was associated with graphic design and desktop publishing.
	searchwinit.techtarget.com /sDefinition/0,,sid1_gci214279,00.html (353 words)

	What is IBM PC? Compatible Personal Computers Intel Chipset
		If you are using a PC it maybe made by IBM but it is more likely that it is made by someone else, but it is built to the IBM standard specification.
		If it is made by someone else, it is known as a PC compatible computer, PC compatible or just a PC.
		In recent years, the term 'PC' is used most often to describe personal computers based on an IBM or IBM-compatible computer, which has an Intel chipset for the microprocessor.
	bugclub.org /beginners/miscellaneous/ibm-pc.html (214 words)

	Buying Guide - Apple Mac vs PC-Compatible - ElectronicsEDU.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		PC's, on the other hand, tend to include either demo versions of software or fully functional software that isn't typically well-refined (this varies drastically depending on the vendor, so this is a very loose rule of thumb).
		The difference here is that software you purchase for a PC won't necessarily work on an Apple.
		There are 3rd-party solutions that do something similar for PC owners, but we have been unimpressed with their reliability.
	www.electronicsedu.com /news/article_mac_vs_pc.php (687 words)

	What is compatible? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The term is often used as a shorthand for IBM-compatible PC, a computer that is compatible with an IBM PC.
		An IBM compatible PC, on the other hand, is a computer that can run the same software as an IBM PC.
		Compatibility of two devices, such as printers, usually means that they react to software commands in the same way.
	www.webopedia.com /TERM/S/compatible.html (441 words)

	Zoom Telephonics: Dualmode Zoom/PC Card 56K FaxModem
		The Dualmode Zoom/PC Card 56K Model 2975 for PC and 56K Model 2876 for Macintosh® can download data from compatible sites at up to 56,000 bps for fast internet and LAN access and provides up to 33,600 bps uncompressed data transmission over conventional phone lines, using the V.34 protocol.
		The Dualmode PC Card 56K can receive data from compatible sites at speeds up to 56,000 bps, and at higher speeds with compression.
		The Dualmode PC Card 56K automatically connects in ITU V.90 mode, K56flex mode, 33.6 Kbps, or any other ITU International or Bell standard speed to achieve the fastest, most reliable connection possible.
	www.zoomtel.com /datasheets/pccard-dual.html (948 words)

	mac/pc compatible headset - The macosxhints Forums
		I've read lots of positive things about the Plantronics.Audio 90 headset, but their website is not very clear when it comes to Mac compatibility.
		Most PC headsets don't have an interface - they simply plug into the mic/headset jacks on the sound card.
		I've bought several USB headsets from different manufacturers, they didn't mention a thing about Mac compatibility, and they all worked out of the box.
	forums.macosxhints.com /showthread.php?t=44620 (285 words)

	Xbox 2 peripherals to be PC compatible - GameDev.Net Discussion Forums
		According to GI.biz "The current Xbox peripherals use a "ruggedised" version of the USB standard to connect to the console, and third-party adapters have been made available which allow normal USB devices to be connected to the Xbox.
		They've also made the statement that they're hoping that both developers and consumers won't have to chose between PC or Xbox platforms in the future.
		Consumers have the benefit of knowing their machine, be it Xenon or Xenon-compatible PC, is up to the task.
	www.gamedev.net /community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=272414 (566 words)

	DGE Systems & the TC486/TC386 PC Compatible
		The TC486/TC386 PC/AT compatible processor modules have been designed to meet the standard of the PC/104 specification.
		It provides a familiar programming environment allowing the use of popular PC programs and compilers to develop applications.
		The board is mounted over a 3½ inch floppy drive and space is available for a 2½ inch hard disk drive.
	www.dge.com.au /dsp/tc386.htm (486 words)

	Xbox 360 PC controller confusion cleared up - News at GameSpot
		The fact that the Xbox 360 controller for Windows was a different SKU with a different price--$44.95--from the $39.99 wired Xbox 360 controller certainly made it seem that way.
		I just purchased Need for Speed: Most Wanted for the PC and the controls are responsive and precise.
		Off the bat the pre loaded control scheme was that of the xbox version, and trust it was worth the $40 bucks I paid for the remote.
	www.gamespot.com /news/2005/09/07/news_6132717.html (540 words)

	Amazon.com: 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design, and Interfacing, Vols. 1 and 2, Fourth ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Although a vast majority of current PCs use 386, 486, or Pentium microprocessors, their design is based on the IBM PC/AT, an 80286 microprocessor system introduced in 1984.
		Chapter 12 covers the PC Interface Trainer and Bus Extender, which are used to interface PCs to devices for data acquisition such as LCDs, stepper motors, ADC, DAC, and sensors.
		Chapter 27 is dedicated to the discussion of the various types of PC buses, such as ISA, EISA, USB, their performance comparisons, the local bus and features of the PCI local bus.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/013061775X?v=glance (2572 words)

	PocketGamer - ARM or Pocket PC 2003 compatible?
		I always state compatibility in a news article, but given the proliferation of ARM and XScale devices now I'm beginning to wonder if it's strictly necessary.
		Save the compatibility text for cases where a Compact.NET framework, eVB runtime, or third-party libraries are required in order to run said software.
		'Pocket PC' is supposed to cover all three of the processor types, and for four or five years has not been a general descriptor.
	www.pocketgamer.org /showthread.php?s=&threadid=4081 (1279 words)

	Become.com - Shop results for ibm pc compatible
		Compatible with: IBM Aptiva 2139 E5D, EJ2/EJ3/EJ4/EJ5, EP4/EPF, SE7, EJ6/EJ7/EJ8/EJ9, EL3/EL4/EL5/EL6, EM5/EM6/EM7/EM8, EM1/EM2/EM3/EM4...
		Your keyboard is your direct line of communication with your PC.
		The 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Design and Interfacing of the IB...
	www.become.com /shop?q=ibm+pc+compatible (276 words)

	MacAddict Forums / mac games compatible with pc versions
		i have always used pc's in the past but i've decided enough is enough.
		well, most major mac games are network compatable with the PC versions, except for microsoft games.
		Macs dont have as many games as PC's have either, but enless you really like counter-strike, it shouldnt be too much of a problem.
	www.macaddict.com /forums/post/490644 (419 words)

	PC Compatible (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The RADARpc is a unique product as it is the only radar system specifically designed to run directly into a PC.
		The RS-422 image data is converted into a USB format and received by the PC through the USB port.
		The system is designed to allow other serial devices to send data such as GPS position, heading etc. in the same USB portal.
	www.si-tex.com /html/pc_compatible.html (63 words)

	Nokia - Nokia 6210 Phone Support PC Suite
		Use PC Suite to synchronize phone information with a compatible PC, install software, configure phone settings, and make backups of phone files.
		To install and run PC Suite 4.81, you need at least 50 MB of free disk space on a compatible PC.
		Windows XP Note: This software is not compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2.
	europe.nokia.com /A4143110 (311 words)

	MacAddict Forums / what games are mac & pc compatible for LAN party gameplay?
		There are plenty of games that won't work Mac to PC, even over LAN.
		The only problem is over the net with some of the newer ones don't have gamespy so they can't connect to the pc versions that use gamespy.
		I was looking for RTS games to play with my friend who has a PC, and almost all that I could see (apart from Blizzard's offerings) were not compatible between platforms, even over LAN.
	www.macaddict.com /forums/topic/75809 (1157 words)

	Amazon.ca: 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design and Interfacing Vol. I and II: Books: ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Amazon.ca: 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design and Interfacing Vol.
		Praised by experts for its clarity and topical breadth, this visually appealing, one-stop source on PCs uses an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach to teaching the fundamentals of 80x86 assembly language programming and PC architecture.
		Shows a real-world approach to PC system programming-By using fragments of programs from IBM PC technical reference.
	www.amazon.ca /80X86-IBM-Compatible-Computers-Interfacing/dp/0130165689 (1156 words)

	eBay - pc compatible, Networking, Software items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Skype compatible PC Stereo Headset w/ Microphone mic UK
		Mastering Excel 2003 and 2002 Mac and PC Compatible
		Mastering FrontPage 2003 and 2002 Mac and PC Compatible
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=pc+compatible&newu=1&... (533 words)

	HP Bluetooth Head phones and PC Compatible? - Mobility Today
		I had them working fine with the trial version, but because i don't have their adapter, i can't use it for more than 5MB intervals.
		I have a Toshiba bluetooth USB adaptor connected to my PC which is running Windows XP.
		You then need to initiate the pairing from the PC, by choosing the "Advanced Audio Distribution Profile" (I think thats the one).
	mobilitytoday.com /forum/showthread.php?p=35889 (592 words)

	Shopping.com - Find, Compare, and Buy Anything in Seconds
		Toner Cartridge for compatible Canon LBP-2460, Canon LBP-WX, Canon P550, Hitachi DDS24, HItachi DDS 24T, HP Laserjet 5Si, HP Laser...
		Mazidi et al - 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design and Interfacing
		Muhammad Ali Mazidi et al - The 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Design and Interfacing of the IBM Pc, Ps, and Compatibles
	www.shopping.com /xGS-Ibm_Pc_Compatible (371 words)

	Ethernet: IBM PC Compatible Laptop with a PC Card Slot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		You need to purchase a PC (formerly PCMCIA) Ethernet card to connect your computer to Yale's network.
		If you have a need for a modem, 3Com also makes a PC card that functions both as an Ethernet card and a modem.
		Your system must be running DOS 5.0 or greater and have a vacant PC slot.
	www.yale.edu /intro96/pc_ethernet/PC.html (142 words)

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