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| Charles Babbage | Invented the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine in the mid 1800s. Is considered the father of modern computing. |
| Apple, Commodore, Tandy | Companies that created the first commercial microcomputers in 1977. |
| Network | A communication system where computers can share data. |
| Mouse | An input device. Usually has one or more buttons. |
| GUI | A graphical user interface- allows users to issue commands via pull-down menus, on-screen buttons, icons and other graphical elements. |
| Dot matrix | A type of printer that uses tiny pins to strike an ink ribbon. |
| Laser printer | A type of non-impact printer that uses a laser to fuse toner to the paper. |
| CPU | The "brains" of the computer |
| Hard drive | A magnetic storage device. |
| Monitor | An output device- the "screen". |
| Inkjet | A type of printer that sprays tiny droplets of ink on the paper. |
| Lady Lovelace | Daughter of Lord Byron. Documented Babbage's discoveries. |
| Word Processor | A software application that allows users to type, edit, and print text based documents. |
| Spreadsheet | A software applications that allows calculations and numerical analysis. |
| Database | A software application for storing, searching, and sorting inforamtion. |
| Internet | A world wide network of computer systems. |
| World wide web | A system of sharing information (text, graphics, and more) with hyperlinks over the Internet |
| LCD | Liquid crystal display. |
| CD-ROM | An optical storage medium. |
| program | A series of step-by-step instructions that allow the computer do work. |
