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Term

computer platform

A combination of computer hardware and an operating system (which may consist of software, firmware, or both) for that hardware. (Compare: computer system.)

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(I)

A combination of computer hardware and an operating system (which may consist of software, firmware, or both) for that hardware. (Compare: computer system.)

References
  • IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026
    RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
    https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
    RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
    Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).