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** Of course, it just gets worse when people try to use "computer" as a generic word to refer to ''both'' Apple-made computers and "other" computers, not realizing that they're stepping back to a much broader level than they anticipate.
** Of course, it just gets worse when people try to use "computer" as a generic word to refer to ''both'' Apple-made computers and "other" computers, not realizing that they're stepping back to a much broader level than they anticipate.
** Then there's Linux, which runs on PCs, Macs, Suns, or, according to Internet legend, dead badgers. There's no such thing as a "Linux" computer.
** Then there's Linux, which runs on PCs, Macs, Suns, or, according to Internet legend, dead badgers. There's no such thing as a "Linux" computer.
** And this use of "PC" to refer to a specific platform is something of a holdover from when most computers based on Intel x86 architecture (on which MSDOS and Windows were designed to run) were properly called "IBM PC-Compatible".
** And this use of "PC" to refer to a specific platform is something of a holdover from when most computers based on Intel x86 architecture (on which MS-DOS and Windows were designed to run) were properly called "IBM PC-Compatible".
*** Originally [[IB Ms]] ran PC-DOS. The name was owned by IBM, but Microsoft could sell it to other companies, which it did as "MS-DOS." In the early days "PC-Compatible" meant it should run PC-DOS software, but the emulation wasn't always perfect.
*** Originally IBMs ran PC-DOS. The name was owned by IBM, but Microsoft could sell it to other companies, which it did as "MS-DOS." In the early days "PC-Compatible" meant it should run PC-DOS software, but the emulation wasn't always perfect.
*** Back in the 80s (when IBM-type PCs were relatively common as home computers but by no means the ubiquitous choice they later became) people would often refer to one as "an IBM-compatible".
*** Back in the 80s (when IBM-type PCs were relatively common as home computers but by no means the ubiquitous choice they later became) people would often refer to one as "an IBM-compatible".
**** Besides, the current Mac is effectively a PC with some architecture changes; that explains the success of the "hackintosh" versions of Mac OS X (running it on non-Apple hardware).
**** Besides, the current Mac is effectively a PC with some architecture changes; that explains the success of the "hackintosh" versions of Mac OS X (running it on non-Apple hardware).
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* The National Association of Realtors takes pains to inform people that the term "Realtor" is trademarked in the United States and should only be used for real estate agents who belong to that organization. They seem to be fighting a losing battle against [[Brand Name Takeover]], however, especially in light of the fact that "realtor" is the generic English term for someone who handles realty, and "real estate agent" is hard to fit on a business card.
* The National Association of Realtors takes pains to inform people that the term "Realtor" is trademarked in the United States and should only be used for real estate agents who belong to that organization. They seem to be fighting a losing battle against [[Brand Name Takeover]], however, especially in light of the fact that "realtor" is the generic English term for someone who handles realty, and "real estate agent" is hard to fit on a business card.
** Their radio ad suffers from a bit of grammar trouble that may lead to some confusion, saying "Only Realtors are members of The National Association of Realtors." What they meant was "Only members of The National Association of Realtors can call themselves Realtors." What they said was, "No one in The National Association of Realtors is not a realtor."
** Their radio ad suffers from a bit of grammar trouble that may lead to some confusion, saying "Only Realtors are members of The National Association of Realtors." What they meant was "Only members of The National Association of Realtors can call themselves Realtors." What they said was, "No one in The National Association of Realtors is not a realtor."
* People typically refer to plastic wrap/cling film as "Saran wrap," even when the person they're talking to refers to it in the proper generic.
* People in North America typically refer to plastic wrap/cling film as "Saran wrap," even when the person they're talking to refers to it in the proper generic.
** Similarly, in Australia, many people refer to it as "Glad wrap".
** Similarly, in Australia, many people refer to it as "Glad wrap".
** But not in the UK, where it's generally known by the generic term "cling film".
** But not in the UK, where it's generally known by the generic term "cling film".
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