Istilah ini sering dipakai untuk system yang menjalankan versi lengkap system operasi desktop seperti Windows atau Linux, alih-alih menggunakan piranti lunak khusus seperti  Windows CE, Palm OS atau Internet Tablet OS.
The term is often applied to systems that run full versions of desktop operating systems such as Windows or Linux, rather than specialized software such as Windows CE, Palm OS or Internet Tablet OS.