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IBM compatible was a term used in the eighties to describe personal computers that could run PC-DOS the IBM operating software. These days the term is redundant.
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What are the different kinks of computers?
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
Is compaq compatible with an IBM computer can i use memory from IBM for my compaq presario 4410 computer?
Depends on how you want them to be compatible.
What kind of computers does IBM make?
IBM mostly makes computers for business purpose and for developers.
What was First portable IBM PC compatible computer?
The first IBM PC is the Compaq Portable.
Which came first IBM or Microsoft or Apple computers?
IBM came first
The first operating system among IBM computers and IBM-compatible computers?
DOS, which stands for Disk Operating System.
Is widows 98 compatible with IBM-compatible or apple computers?
Windows works with IBM machines, though Windows '98 is incredibly obsolete at this time.
Which companies produce IBM compactible computers Dell or Gateway or Apple?
All three companies produce computers that are compatible with many products created by IBM.
What's the full meaning of ibmcomputers?
Technically, the only computers that can be called "IBM Computers" are the ones that have been manufactured and/or sold by IBM. However, the "IBM Compatible Computers" are those that have been built in accordance with the IBM Standard. IBM created the original PC then turned it over to the "open architecture" community to be built by anyone who wants to follow those standards. IBM Compatible computers are the "PC" including the Laptop PC. Pretty much just about anything that's not "Apple".
Is windows compatible with IBM compatible or apple computers?
IBM no longer produces hardware that is compatible with Windows '98 but it will run on a recent Apple computer within the Virtual Box software. (See links below)
How do you know if a computer is IBM compatible?
IBM compatible is a term used to describe a computer, hardware or software that is IBM/PC Compatible. This does not necessarily mean that the computer was manufactured by http://wiki.answers.com/../../comp/ibm.htm.Today, the majority of computers manufactured and used are either IBM or http://wiki.answers.com/../../comp/apple.htmhttp://wiki.answers.com/../m/macintos.htmcompatible.
What was introduced in 1986 an became the most popular os among IBM and IBM compatible computers using the Intel 8086 processors?
MS-DOS
What is the difference between HP computers and other computers?
Fundamentally there is no difference between an HP computer and an IBM compatible computer. They both use the same type of technology and software. The differences will be in how much memory, hard disk space they have, the prices, and the warranties.
What has the author Alan Hoenig written?
Alan Hoenig has written: 'WordStar for the IBM PC and compatible computers' -- subject(s): IBM Personal Computer, IBM compatible computers, Programming, Word processing, WordStar (Computer file) 'Introduction to Microsoft Word for the IBM Personal Computer' 'Microsoft Word for the Macintosh' -- subject(s): Macintosh (Computer), Microsoft Word, Programming, Word processing
What is the definition for Com?
COM is the original, yet still common, name of the serial port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. =]
What are the different kinks of computers?
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
Are Mac computers compatible with IBM computers?
Both Apple and IBM are large international companies offering a wide range of software and hardware. IBM has a range of software for Mac OS X such as their Lotus Symphony but they have discontinued other titles such as their XL C/C++ Compiler Advanced Edition for Mac OS X.
