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home computer
Last modified: Sunday, September 01, 1996
A personal computer specially configured for use in a home rather than an office. Typically, home computers have only medium -power microprocessors, but are equipped with a full complement of multimediadevices. In addition, manufacturers often bundle recreational and educational software with home computers.