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There are two main types of desktop or notebook computers:

* IBM Compatible PC * Apple PC An IBM compatible PC is the traditional computer. It is the most common computer used in homes and offices around the globe.

The typical operating systems for an IBM compatible PC are Microsoft Windows (the most common), or Linux (a free and open source unix type OS, originaly only for the very geeky, but now gaining popularity)

An Apple computer is a computer made by Apple Computers, inc and runs a version of the Mac OS

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