| A desktop computer is a personal computer that is designed
to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk. A desktop computer
typically comes in several units that are connected together during installation:
(1) the processor, which can be in a microtower or minitower designed to
fit under the desk or in a unit that goes on top of the desk, (2) the display
monitor, (3) and input devices - usually a keyboard and a mouse. Today,
almost all desktop computers include a built-in modem, a CD-ROM drive, a
multi-gigabyte magnetic storage drive, and sometimes a diskette drive. At
home, most desktop computer users also purchase a printer. In businesses
and increasingly at home, desktop computers can be interconnected and can
share resources such as printers by being connected to a local area network
(LAN).
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