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'''IBM Compatible''' is a term meaning that a computer is based on, or directly compatible with, the IBM PC. The term originated in the 1980s and is still used today. Some individuals prefer to use a more modern, and [[proprietary]] term ''Wintel'' (a [[ | '''IBM Compatible''' is a term meaning that a computer is based on, or directly compatible with, the IBM PC. The term originated in the 1980s and is still used today. Some individuals prefer to use a more modern, and [[proprietary]] term ''Wintel'' (a [[Wikipedia:Portmanteau|Portmanteau]] of [[Windows]] and [[Intel]]) which means the same thing. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:06, 20 February 2022
IBM Compatible is a term meaning that a computer is based on, or directly compatible with, the IBM PC. The term originated in the 1980s and is still used today. Some individuals prefer to use a more modern, and proprietary term Wintel (a Portmanteau of Windows and Intel) which means the same thing.