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Computer Platforms & Operating Systems

   
 

 The computer platform is defined by:

  • operating system (OS)
  • hardware

 The workstation category, considered to be the high end of PCs, is steadily merging with the consumer desktop machines. High power computing is now affordable!
 

 The main operating systems are:

  • MacOS®
  • Windows 95/NT®
  • UNIX
 

The main hardware based on CPU (Central Processing Unit) are:

runs Windows or UNIX

  • Intel® Compatible
  • 486/586 variants
  • Pentium®
  • DEC Alpha®

MacOS

  • PowerPC® co-designed by Motorola®, Apple®, IBM®

UNIX

  • Silicon Graphics®
  • Sun Microsystems®

Overall, it's the operating system that defines the Platform
   

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