1 General principles 1
2 Etymology (Where the word is from) 2
3 The exponential progress of computer development 2
4 Classification of computers 2
4.1 Classification by intended use 2
4.2 Classification by implementation technology 3
4.3 Classification by design features 3
4.3.1 Digital versus analog 3
4.3.2 Binary versus decimal 4
4.3.3 Programmability 4
4.3.4 Storage 4
4.4 Classification by capability 4
4.4.1 General-purpose computers 4
4.4.2 Special-purpose computers 6
4.4.3 Single-purpose computers 6
4.5 Classification by type of operation 6
5 Computer applications 6
5.1 The Internet 7
6 How computers work 7
6.1 Instructions 8
6.2 Memory 8
6.3 Processing (Processor) 8
6.4 Control (Control Unit) 9
6.5 Input and output 9
6.6 Architecture 9
6.7 Programs 9
6.7.1 Operating system 10
7 Sources: 10
A computer is a device or machine for making calculations or controlling operations that are expressible in numerical or logical terms. Computers are made from......
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