Wikipedia:POTD row/June 29, 2006

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The term personal computer was popularized by IBM as a microcomputer whose price, size, and capabilities make it suitable for personal usage. In today's common usage, the term usually indicates an IBM PC compatible. A common PC today usually consists of the following components (shown here): Display, motherboard, CPU (microprocessor), primary storage (RAM), expansion cards, power supply, optical disc drive, secondary storage (HD), keyboard, and mouse.

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