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In [[computing]], a '''clone''' is [[computer hardware|hardware]] or [[software]] that is designed to function in exactly the same way as another system.<ref>[http://www.outpost9.com/reference/jargon/jargon_18.html#SEC25 clone /n./ ] ''"An exact duplicate: "Our product is a clone of their product." Implies a legal reimplementation from documentation or by reverse-engineering"'' from the [[Jargon File]]</ref> A specific subset of clones are '''remakes''' (or '''remades'''), which are revivals of old, obsolete, or discontinued products.