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Historically, when some personal computers were called “PC”s, …

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Historically, when some personal computers were called “PC”s, “PC” was short for “IBM PC” which in turn was short for “IBM Compatible Personal Computer”.

Background: IBM used to make main-frame computers using proprietary technology. They created a special group and gave them the goal of creating a cheap personal computer and getting it to market fast. This group decided to use non-proprietary, “third-part”/”commercial off the shelf” parts in their design. They came up with a set of specifications such parts from any manufacturer who adhered to that specification could be interchanged with each other. Computers built using only those parts that strictly adhered to those specifications were allowed to be labeled as “IBM Compatible Personal Computer” or “IBM PC”. So if someone purchased an “IBM PC” and if a part broke down or if he wanted to expand it, he could do so by using parts from any manufacturer who adhered to the IBM specifications.

In sharp contrast, Apple computers are proprietary. Lots of manufacturers make IBM Compatible Personal Computers (not just IBM!) but only Apple makes Apple computers.

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