Computers
From the supermarket checkout to the flight deck of a jumbo jet, computers are playing an increasing part in our lives and all this has been made possible only by developments in electronics. Computer technology is one of the biggest contributions of electronics to changing, and we hope improving, the world we live in.
There are several kinds of computer, although the distinctions between them may be a trifle blurred. At one extreme are the mainframe computers operated by large companies and organizations. A mainframe computer usually occupies a room of its own and has a staff of operators. By contrast, a microcomputer, also known as a personal computer or as a desktop computer, takes up very little room and is operated by a single ...
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