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=__ Computers and how they have changed! __= =__what__= Computers are machines that perform tasks or calculations according to a set of instructions, or programs. The first fully electronic computers, introduced in the 1940s, were huge machines that required teams of people to operate. Compared to those early machines, today's computers are amazing. Not only are they thousands of times faster, they can fit on your desk, in your lap, or even in your pocket.Computers work through an interaction of hardware and software. Hardware refers to the parts of a computer that you can see and touch, including the case and everything inside it. The most important piece of hardware is a tiny rectangular chip inside your computer called the central processing unit (CPU), or microprocessor. It's the "brain" of your computer—the part that translates instructions and performs calculations. Hardware items such as your monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and other items are often called hardware devices, or devices. - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Introduction-to-computers A **computer** is a programmable [|machine] that receives input, stores and manipulates [|data], and provides output in a useful format.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer =__where__= __?????????????????????????????????????__ =__who__= "Who invented the computer?" The answer to the question is Charles Babbage.-http://www.buzzle.com/articles/who-invented-the-computer.html Difference engines were forgotten and then rediscovered in 1822 by Englishman Charles Babbage..who is known as "the father of the Computer". This machine used the decimal numbers system and was powered by cranking a handle. The British government first financed the project but then later cut off support. Babbage went on to design his much more general analytical engine but later returned and produced an improved design (his "Difference Engine No. 2") between 1834 and 1869.

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= = =__1date__= 1936-The first freely programmable computer was made. =__2date__= 1962-The "Spacewar" Computer Game-The first computer game invented. =__3date__= 1973-The Ethernet Computer Networking-The first networking. =__4date__= 1983-"Apple Lisa" Computer-The first home computer with a GUI, graphical user interface. =__5date__= 1984-Apple Macintosh Computer-The more affordable home computer with a GUI. =__6date__= 1985-Microsoft Windows-Microsoft begins the friendly war with Apple.