Senin, 19 Desember 2011

Computer definition

The term computer (computer) is derived from Latin meaning computare count. Computers have a very broad meaning and is different for different people. Here is the definition of computer derived from several computer books.


Simply, the computer is an electronic or digital devices to process the data, while scientifically computer is an electronic device that can perform several tasks as follows:



-Receiving input.
-Input process was in accordance with programmnya.
-Save the commands and the results of processing.
-Provide output in the form of information.



According to the book Introduction To The Computer, The Tool Of Busines (William M. Fouri), the computer is a data processor (data processor) that can perform large calculations and fast, including a large arithmetic or logic operations, without intervention from humans operate during processing.



According to the book Introduction To Computers (Gordon B. Davis), a computer is a special type of computing device that has certain properties that for sure.

Of the several definitions drawn from various books, it can be concluded that the computer is:

-Electronic Tools
-Can receive data input
-Can process data
-Can provide information
-Using a program stored in computer memory (stored program)
-Can store programs and data processing
-Work automatically




While the so-called program is a collection of detailed instructions or commands that have been prepared so that the computer can perform its functions in a way that was certain.





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