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• Computer hardware — Typical PC hardware= A typical personal computer consists of a case or chassis in a tower shape (desktop) and the following parts:Motherboard* Motherboard It is the body or mainframe of the computer, through which all other components interface.… …   Wikipedia

• Computer science — or computing science (abbreviated CS) is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems. Computer scientists invent algorithmic… …   Wikipedia

• Computer architecture — In computer science and engineering, computer architecture is the practical art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals and the formal modelling of those systems.… …   Wikipedia

• computer — computerlike, adj. /keuhm pyooh teuhr/, n. 1. Also called processor. an electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Cf. analog… …   Universalium

• Computer program — A computer program (also software, or just a program) is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer.[1] A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program s instructions in a central… …   Wikipedia

• Computer — For other uses, see Computer (disambiguation). Computer technology redirects here. For the company, see Computer Technology Limited. Computer …   Wikipedia

• Computer software — Software redirects here. For other uses, see Software (disambiguation). Computer software, or just software, is a collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it.… …   Wikipedia

• Computer icon — For a list of icons for use on Wikipedia, see Wikipedia:Icons. A computer icon is a pictogram displayed on a computer screen and used to navigate a computer system or mobile device. The icon itself is a small picture or symbol serving as a quick …   Wikipedia

• Computer literacy — For the Silicon Valley retailer, see Computer Literacy Bookstore. Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to… …   Wikipedia

• Hardware architecture — In engineering, hardware architecture refers to the the identification of a system s physical components and their interrelationships. This description, often called a hardware design model, allows hardware designers to understand how their… …   Wikipedia

• Computer Pioneer Award — The Computer Pioneer Award was established in 1981 by the Board of Governors of the IEEE Computer Society to recognize and honor the vision of those people whose efforts resulted in the creation and continued vitality of the computer industry.… …   Wikipedia