2007-09-25 07:02:31 · 8 answers · asked by andybaseball2003 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Hi Mate!
A computer is a machine which manipulates data according to a list of instructions which makes it an ideal example of a data processing system.
Computers take numerous physical forms.The first devices that resemble modern computers date to the mid-20th century (around 1940 - 1941), although the computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed prior. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers. [1] Modern computers are based on comparatively tiny integrated circuits and are millions to billions of times more capable while occupying a fraction of the space. [2] Today, simple computers may be made small enough to fit into a wrist watch and be powered from a watch battery. Personal computers in various forms are icons of the information age and are what most people think of as "a computer". However, the most common form of computer in use today is by far the embedded computer. Embedded computers are small, simple devices that are often used to control other devices—for example, they may be found in machines ranging from fighter aircraft to industrial robots, digital cameras, and even children's toys.
2007-09-25 07:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ã??????? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Computer is an electronic machine.
and it works accouding to our instructions.
and can also save our data in its memory.
It is the very helpful and useful invention of the world.
It has three basic parts.
1: Input Unit
2: C.P.U
3: Output Unit
1: the devices that are in the input unit of the computer. are used to inter the data in the computer.
These are Keyboard, Mouse, Mic, Scanner, Lighrt pen.etc...
2: C.P.U
It is abriviated by Centeral Processing Unit
it is also called the brain of the computer. it works like a brain. it is the centeral device. and all input and output devices are connected to this centeral device (Brain) it gets instructions from input devices and shows the result of processing on the out put devices. The Newest shape of the C.P.U is only the size of a nail of the little finger of out hand. it is also called a "Micro Processor".
3: Out Put:
The devices that are in this unit of the computer. are used to show the results of the processing of C.P.U.
these are Monitor, Printer, Speaker etc...
2007-09-25 07:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by BADAR M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, a great example of a computer is the device that you used to type this question in :)
2007-09-25 07:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by ne0m1c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An organization capable of acquiring, retaining, manipulating, and distributing information. It may be the brain of a living being or a piece of machinery constructed from a set of ideas created by a living being.
2007-09-25 07:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A computer is an electronic device which is designed to compute.
Please go here:
http://bestwikiever.wikidot.com/Computer
2007-09-25 07:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by RealG187 [a/k/a MPG] 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try looking it up on one of those funny things with a keyboard, a screen and if you are lucky a mouse. They look a bit like the thing you sent this question from.
2007-09-25 07:12:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something that will be replacing you in a few years.
2007-09-25 07:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by jzimmerman56301 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
expensive!
2007-09-25 07:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋