A central processing unit (CPU), or sometimes simply processor, is the component in a digital computer that interprets instructions and processes data contained in computer programs. CPUs provide the fundamental digital computer trait of programmability, and are one of the necessary components found in computers of any era, along with primary storage and input/output facilities. A CPU that is manufactured using integrated circuits is known as a microprocessor. Since the mid-1970s, single-chip microprocessors have almost totally replaced all other types of CPUs, and today the term "CPU" is usually applied to some type of microprocessor.
The phrase "central processing unit" is, in general terms, a description of a certain class of logic machines that can execute complex computer programs. This broad definition can easily be applied to many early computers that existed long before the term "CPU" ever came into widespread usage. However, the term itself and its initialism have been in use in the computer industry at least since the early 1960s (Weik 1961). The form, design and implementation of CPUs have changed dramatically since the earliest examples, but their fundamental operation has remained much the same.
2006-11-22 16:14:56
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answered by Anonymous
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What Is Cpu
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answered by ? 4
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The CPU of a computer is the brains or the central processing unit. Without it your computer couldnt be able to do anything.
2006-11-22 16:24:33
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answered by adolphusragston 1
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CPU.- Control Process Unit...a.k.a. the box that keeps your computer's brain.
2006-11-22 16:16:33
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answered by David M 2
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Centeral Processing Unit -
Basically the brain of a computer.
Sometimes incorrectly used to describe the Computer itself.
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2006-11-22 16:15:03
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answered by John L 5
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Which one is good CPU out of these two ???
*Apple A7, IOS 7, Dual-Core 1.3 ghZ
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* Anroid OS - Quad - core 2.3 Ghz
2015-03-13 01:53:19
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answered by Mohammad 1
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central processing unit
2006-11-22 16:21:13
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answered by Swtnis 5
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best answer,
dear member,
its a short form and its abbreviation is "CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT" ok
thankU
2006-11-22 16:16:23
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answered by Hassham 3
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calories
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2006-11-22 16:15:47
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answered by TODSHISHLER 4
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