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BYOC Last modified: Friday, March 17, 2006
Short for bring your own computer. BOYC is a common phrase used by gamers when attending a multiplayer gaming event (often called LAN parties). BYOC is where gamers are asked to bring their own computer and hook it up to the network to take part in the multiplayer PC gaming event. Also see All About Multiplayer PC Gaming in Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" section.
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