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Computer COmponents/History Vocabulary

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InputAll of the information and instructions we give to the computer
OutputAll of the information the computer gives back to us.
ProcessingThe computers "thinking" abilities
StorageSaving information of files for later
MouseInput device that allows you to point and click
KeyboardInput device that allows you to type
SpeakersSound Output device
MicrophoneSound Input device
PrinterOutput device that give you a hard copy of information
MonitorOutput device that allows you to see what the computer is doing
Hard DriveStorage Device that stays in the computer
Flash DriveStorage device that is portable
ServerStorage device that we use to save our work in this classroom
C.P.U.Central Processing Unit
MicroprocessorAnother name for a CPU
Charles BabbageThe father of Computers
Ada LovelaceShe was the first computer programmer
AbacusAncient calculating device
Steve JobsThe Apple guy
Bill GatesThe Microsoft guy
ENIACEarly computer that was the size of a room
HardwareThe physical parts of the computer that you can touch and feel
SoftwarePrograms or applications that help the computer function


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