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| ⚫ | Typically, it is a specific combination of [[hardware]] and [[operating system]]. Examples of platforms are the [[IBM-PC]] and [[Apple]] [[Macintosh]] [[computer]]s. Today, versions of [[software]] must be specially prepared for each platform, since many existing platforms are [[incompatible]] with one another. |
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Revision as of 03:51, 5 November 2010
Definition
A platform is the foundation technology of a computer system.
Overview
Typically, it is a specific combination of hardware and operating system. Examples of platforms are the IBM-PC and Apple Macintosh computers. Today, versions of software must be specially prepared for each platform, since many existing platforms are incompatible with one another.