The customer must handle configuration of the platform and application, such as installation of the operation system and required software components.

客户必须处理平台和应用程序的配置，例如，操作系统和所需软件组件的安装。

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Another reason to emulate another computer is to access application software that exists only on a specific platform.

模拟其他计算机的另一个原因是为了使用只存在于某个特定平台上的应用程序软件。

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Focusing on mobile devices, we can distinguish between three main platform types: software platforms, application platforms and communication platforms.

至于移动设备，我们可以区分出三种主要平台类型：软件平台，应用平台与沟通平台。

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