IBM PC compatible

IBM PC compatible refers to a class of computers which make up the vast majority of smaller computers (microcomputers) on the market today. They are based (without IBM's participation) on the original IBM PC. They use the Intel x86 architecture (or an architecture made to emulate it) and are capable of using interchangeable commodity hardware. These computers also used to be referred to as PC clones, and nowadays, just PCs.

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Computer - Microcomputer - IBM - IBM PC - Intel - X86 - Architecture - Hardware

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In addition, most modern x86 server class machines are IBM PC compatible, being essentially a more robust version of the modern desktop PC.

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X86 - Server

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