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The Component Object Model defines an interface (similar to an abstract base class), IUnknown, from which all COM-compatible classes are derived. COM is an open architecture for cross-platform development of client/server applications based on object-oriented technology as agreed by Digital Equipment Corporation and Microsoft Corporation.

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