computersDefinition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation, searchFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A computer is a programmable machine that receives input, stores and manipulates data//information, and provides output in a useful format. While a computer can, in theory, be made out of almost anything (see misconceptions section), and mechanical examples of computers have existed through much of recorded human history, the first electronic computers were developed in the mid-20th century (1940–1945). Originally, they were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers (PCs). Modern computers based on integrated circuits are millions to billions of times more capable than the early machines, and occupy a fraction of the space. Simple computers are small enough to fit into mobile devices, and can be powered by a small battery. Personal computers in their various forms are icons of the Information Age and are what most people think of as "computers". However, the embedded computers found in many devices from MP3 players to fighter aircraft and from toys to industrial robots are the most numerous. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do computers and electronics actually work? Q. I know the mechanics of computers and the other parts to them and how they function but how did they get the function to function? No matter how hard I think, I can't think of how computers and other things got the function to function? Like, how did the people develop an artificial code and put it into the chips and things to allow them to function? It seems impossible but it is possible because we have it. Like, how can people put codes into metal and other non-living substances to allow them to support articifial intelligence and things? Like, people can type, use programs, access and do things on computers just because of chips and other components to computers. How and why is it possible? Asked by Anonymous - Sun Nov 29 18:28:17 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Computers--difficult subject. It all comes down to on/off switches. On is a one (1) and off is a zero (0). Anything can be represented with enough 1s and 0s. That is called Binary code. The value of the digit multiplies by 2x for every digit to the left. 0 is zero 1 is one 10 is two 11 is three 100 is four, etc. On a keyboard, all letters and symbols and numbers have a special code of numbers, called ASCII. One can send a letter or series of letters (words) by ASCII numbers between programs, and between machines. The ASCII numbers are in binary form. If you have four binary numbers together, it is a bit. 1001 is nine If you have eight binary numbers together, it is a byte. 01100011 is ninety-nine You can save the bits and… [cont.] Answered by Starrysky - Sun Nov 29 19:10:33 2009 How are computers used by nature researchers and organizations? Q. Is there any specific applications that help protect the environment? What aspects of computers causes environmental problems? What do environmentalist think of computers? Asked by roderick_tale - Mon Aug 13 09:04:18 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Scientists use computer for pretty much everything nowadays. Even environmentalists and conservationists. They can make computer models to predict deforestation and even habitat restoration based off of existing data. The part of computers that is an environmental problem is when they are discarded and fill up landfills. They also tend to use a lot of power which then indirectly feeds the need for coal burning power plants to power them. This is however, a rather obscure connection. Environmentalists love computers. I know I do. Answered by xoil1321321432423 - Thu Aug 16 13:39:17 2007 What will happen if an operating system designed for 32-bit computers is installed in computer of 64 bits?
Q. Suppose you install a certain operating system that is designed for 32-bit computers in a computer that has a processor of 64 bits. Will the Operating System work anyway in that computer of 64-bit processor? I know that if you do it the other way round: installing an operating system designed for 64-bit computers in a 32-bit computer, it won't work. Asked by Soccerguy - Wed Aug 26 08:47:42 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Operating systems are designed to work on either set up. Whether it is an x86 (32 bit) or x64 (64 bit) OS. All in all there is no difference between the two set ups, only your CPU can be bottlenecked slightly, and you are limited to 3.5gb of RAM. Answered by [RoC]SkieS - Wed Aug 26 08:54:01 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "computers"  youtube.com Sat, 05 May 2007 21:52:37 PDT pugetsystems.com We cool a computer by submerging it in mineral oil. In an aquarium, it looks great! ... mineral oil submerged computer aquarium ... youtube.com.  thedailyshow.com Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:58:07 PST Daily Show with Jon Stewart cigarettes computers smoking technology Jon Stewart The Daily Show with Jon Stewart cigarettes computers smoking ... thedailyshow.com.  ehow.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:49:44 PST ISDN Internet LAN computers hardware home networking laptops networking wireless cards wireless communication Ethernet ISDN Internet LAN computers ... ehow.com. From Google Video Search: "computers"  msnbc.msn.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:24:41 GMT+00:00 msnbc.com It will be published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. Kirschnera told the Daily Mail that his team studied 219 US university students between ...  i4u.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:06:37 GMT+00:00 I4U Cooler Master is more known for its line of computer cases and cooling devices for computers . The company has a lot more than those products to offer though ...  cbc.ca Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:16:31 GMT+00:00 store CBC.ca It took 100 firefighters more than four hours to put out a blaze that gutted a popular downtown Toronto computer store early Monday morning. ... Five-alarm blaze guts College Street computer store CP24, Canada Fire leaves dozens homeless near Kensington Market Toronto Star From Google News Search: "computers"  hutterites.org 445px x 600px | 82.80kB [source page] then I d at least be able to use them in teaching typing We got three computer technicians out from Uyo to take a look They came on Sunday for church service then afterwards we went over to take a look at the computers They were able to help us out a bit and give me some useful advice I ve finally gotten some of the children typing and they are making surprisingly good  chem.joensuu.fi 780px x 585px | 979.80kB [source page] Figure 1 Analysis tools for computational chemists References 1 Hirva P Haukka M Jakonen M and Moreno m a j mol Model 14 2008 171 181 From Yahoo Image Search: "computers"  onlysoftwareblog.com Renu hu, 02 Sep 2010 05:12:39 GM Children these days have grown up in a world where . computers. are everyday fare. It is such a vast network of information that is constantly changing and growing that it seems all too easy for children to be exposed to inappropriate ... From Google Blog Search: "computers" ComputersFrom Wikiquote Jump to: navigation, searchA computer is a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instructions. Computers take many forms, from early room-sized complexes to modern personal computers (PCs) and personal digital assistants (PDAs) to tiny embedded systems that add sophisticated capabilities to other devices like toys and appliances. ContentsSourced
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