All hardware used within a system must be compatible in order for the computer to operate properly
compatibility with software and hardware
Windows is a computer operating system that is used by most computers. Windows is important due to its software and hardware compatibility.
Hardware compatibility list (HAL ) designed for windows, can accessed through undernoted link, http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx
The purpose of the Microsoft hardware compatibility list is to identity the devices which are compatible with various software. This will ensure that an application run smoothly when installed.
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Apple regulates the hardware very strictly.
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HCL typically stands for "hydrochloric acid," which is a strong acid commonly found in the stomach. It is also used in various industrial processes and laboratory experiments.
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System stability and ease of installation.
It is needed to verify that the windows version you are installing supports the hardware and applications you will. There are two basic sources for this information Microsoft and the manufacturer of the device of software. If you are installing windows XP, the setup wizard automatically checks your hardware and software and reports any potential conflict. The Windows Marketplace Web site: www.windowsmarketplace.com , formerly known as the hardware compatibility list is very useful to check compatibility.
For Microsoft windows, they provide a compatibility list for all hardware compatible with their operating systems. You can check it by visiting http://www.Microsoft.com/hcl For most other operating systems, they provide a similar list for hardware compatibility. Variants of Linux like Ubuntu for example have it listed on their website.