What is a computer ?

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Asked 4/15/2009 2:38:21 PM

Updated 7/10/2014 2:28:37 PM

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Asked 4/15/2009 2:38:21 PM

Updated 7/10/2014 2:28:37 PM

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Flagged by alfred123 [7/10/2014 2:28:37 PM], Edited by yumdrea [7/10/2014 2:43:43 PM]

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A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically.

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mythmoh

A computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions.

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