Computer Hardware Terms, Glossary and Dictionary

International Business Machines Personal Computer (IBM PC) is typically a single user personal computer, although they have been adapted into multi-user models for special applications. The predecessor of the current personal computers and progenitor of the IBM PC compatible hardware platform, it was introduced in August 1981. The original model was designated the IBM 5150. The competible models of the IBM PC dominate the personal computer market.

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