what is a computer?

an invention by babbage

2007-04-20 15:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by sheba s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Computer is an electronic device whose basic purpose is to carry out complex computing. Now the definition gets bigger with a computer being used for a variety of other purposes, as a communication device (e-mail & internet), a multimedia device (hear music and video), as a data store (store your photos, documents etc.) and much more.
But why this quation under Motorcycles section?

2007-04-20 01:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by Meipporul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Computer is an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data, and can be programmed with instructions. A computer is composed of hardware and software, and can exist in a variety of sizes and configurations.

It is a machine that accepts data (in digital form) and manipulates it for some result based on a program (sequence of instructions)which describes how data is to be manipulated or processed.

2007-04-20 01:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

... Are you asking in literal terms of the Personal computer or what? I'm a bit confused ... You are under motor cycles and ask what is a computer without additional details. Add some details and I bet you will get more accurate answers.

2007-04-20 01:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

an electronic machine which is used for storing, organizing and finding words, numbers and pictures, for doing calculations and for controlling other machines:

for examples:
a personal/home computer
All our customer orders are handled by computer.
We've put all our records on computer.
Is she computer-literate (= does she know how to use a computer)?
computer software/hardware
computer graphics
a computer program

2007-04-21 01:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by yuan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Anything that "computes"

In the traditional sense it is an electronic device for the storage and processing of information.

Further, it is the thing you are using to ask your stupid F*#)*! question right now.

Further still, it is connected to a MOUSE, something you are also using right now stupid *)#*)!. Perhaps you didn't know this although you did ask "What is a MOUSE?" in another question.

2007-04-20 01:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Well well well...I see you reeled in a rather large fish with your TROLLING....in the form of one DON.

As for what a COMPUTER is. That is a device that the instant questioner should not be allowed to operate...due to abuse of same.

TROLL

2007-04-20 02:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is the Devil that caused a whole lot of problems. It made kids lazier, remember how we use to actually go to the library to get information? It caused widespread corruption e.g. threats,scam,identity theft, etc.

2007-04-20 01:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by Dazed&Confused 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

a device that computes

2007-04-20 01:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A mentally challenged butterfly.

2007-04-20 23:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i have no idea what you are talking about.
what has computer got to do with a motorcycle?

2007-04-20 04:49:18 · answer #11 · answered by megaherzfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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