What Is A Computer?

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Article By London Based PC Services LTD Computer Repairs

A funny thing happened the other day.

You can imagine but, I get some strange questions from time to time. However, some surfer wasting time on their desktop pc asked me a cracker. The ultimate question. He actually wanted to know “What is a computer”. He was asking me for a definition, but, I have to say, it is a far more difficult question to answer than you might think..

After all, when it comes right down to it…

What Is A Computer Anyways?

A computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions
It is the ability to take instructions — often known as programs in the parlance of computers — and execute them. It is the manner in which it carries out this command that individualises a computer from another product; such as a calculator.
Definition of What Is A Computer – A functional unit that can perform substantial computations and calculations, while performing specific commands. These may include numerous arithmetic operations and logic operations without human …
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A programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; A person employed to perform computations; of or relating to computer
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The name of the computer running the web server (for large sites multiple computers may service the same web address)
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Electronic machine capable of performing calculations and other manipulations of various types of data, under the control of a stored set of instructions. The machine itself is the hardware; the instructions are the program or software. …
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A program that performs one of the tasks for which a computer is used, such as word processing or numerical computations.
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A device that accepts information, processes it, and produces an output. A computer usually contains memory, a control unit, arithmetic and …
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Includes but is not limited to network servers, desktops, laptops, notebook computers, employees? home computers, mainframes, PDAs (personal digital assistants) such as PalmPilot, Cassiopeia, HP Jornada and other such handheld computing devices), digital cell phones and pagers.
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a machine for performing calculations automatically
calculator: an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
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Computer is an IEEE Computer Society practitioner-oriented magazine issued to all members of the society. It contains peer-reviewed articles, regular columns and interviews on current computing-related issues. …
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An electronic device for the storage and processing of information. configuration: The way the parts of a system or network are arranged or connected, or the act of arranging them.
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Originally, the term referred to a person who did mathematical calculations using a mechanical calculation device or an analogue computer. Today, the term ‘computer’ refers to the electronic machine that is able to store, process and manipulate data. …
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Any device capable of processing information to produce a desired result. No matter how large or small they are, computers typically perform their work in three well-defined steps: (1) accepting input, (2) processing the input according to predefined rules (programs), and (3) producing output.
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a programmable machine that inputs, processes and outputs data
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A machine that can add, subtract, multiply, divide, move, and perform other mathematical and logical functions on numbers.
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An electronic, digital device that stores and processes information.
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any general-purpose machine that processes data according to a set of instructions that is stored internally either temporarily or permanently, including, but not limited to, a general purpose computer, workstation, laptop computer, personal computer, set top box, web access device (such as WEB …
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HAL 9000 Logic Memory System (Completed Jan. 12, 1992 at the HAL Plant in Urbana, ILL.)
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A “computer” is defined for Current Population Surveys as a personal or home workstation having a typewriter-like keyboard connected to a laptop computer, mini-computer, or mainframe computer.
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Computer engineering involves the design, construction, and operation of computer systems. Computer engineers work on both computer hardware and software (programming) problems.
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A computer is general-purpose machine that processes data. The data is processed according to a set of instructions known as programs. The computer and all equipment attached to it are called hardware. The computer is a form of hardware and the programs are known as software.
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An electronic machine that receives, processes and presents data. A computer can be programmed to perform complicated tasks, like solving complex mathematical equations or controlling a flight simulator. …
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This is the large, usually black or beige, box that sits on the floor under or near your desk. This unit will generally have some lights on it …
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A multi-function electronic device that can execute instructions to perform a task.