COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS
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A machine that makes calculations
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An electronic device that stores and processes data
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A person that makes calculations
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A device with sliding beads used for making calculations
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Detailed explanation-1: -A computer is an electronic machine that processes raw data to give information as output. An electronic device that accepts data as input, and transforms it under the influence of a set of special instructions called Programs, to produce the desired output (referred to as Information).
Detailed explanation-2: -A computer is a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware program. It has the ability to accept data (input), process it, and then produce outputs.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Processor is an electronic device that processes data, converting it into information. In both cases the term CPU – central processing unit – refers to a computers processor. Collecting data and converting it into information is called data processing. More items