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The Computer

Computers; probably the greatest achievement and pride of the human race. Today's computers are the most important tools in business, education, entertainment and even our daily life. Without computers, human technology would not have advanced as far as it is today.
Here, we go into the story of the computer; Its history, its workings and its development rate.

Topics
Computer History
Ever wondered who created the world's first computer, or when the computer mouse was invented ? What was the speed of the first microprocessors ever created ?
Take a small trip in our "time machine" and find out the answers yourself !
 
   

Parts of a computer
We take a very brief look at a modern day PC (personal computer) and explain the parts and functions of each component of the computer.
Just click yor way around to know about the parts of the computer.

 
   
Workings of the computer
We explain in a short simple writeout, the concept that computers work on. How computers are programmed using programming languages.
 
   

Computer Development
 It is a big fear for many that the advances of microprocessor technology will soon be hitting a brick wall after near to 30 years of rapid advances dictated by Moore's Law. What will the future of the microprocessor processor be and how near are we to that brick wall ?
 
   

 

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