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  2. History of personal computers - Wikipedia

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    The Kenbak-1, released in early 1971, is considered by the Computer History Museum to be the world's first personal computer. It was designed and invented by John Blankenbaker of Kenbak Corporation in 1970, and was first sold in early 1971. Unlike a modern personal computer, the Kenbak-1 was built of small-scale integrated circuits, and did not ...

  3. Personal computer - Wikipedia

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    An artist's depiction of a 2000s-era desktop-style personal computer, which includes a metal case with the computing components, a display monitor and a keyboard (mouse not shown) A personal computer, often referred to as a PC, is a computer designed for individual use. [1] It is typically used for tasks such as word processing, internet ...

  4. Atanasoff–Berry computer - Wikipedia

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    Decimal, via standard IBM 80-column punched cards. Mass. 700 pounds (320 kg) The Atanasoff–Berry computer ( ABC) was the first automatic electronic digital computer. [1] Limited by the technology of the day, and execution, the device has remained somewhat obscure. The ABC's priority is debated among historians of computer technology, because ...

  5. Persian mythology - Wikipedia

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    e. Iranian mythology, or Persian mythology in western term ( Persian: اسطوره‌شناسی ایرانی ), is the body of the myths originally told by ancient Persians and other Iranian peoples and a genre of ancient Persian folklore. These stories concern the origin and nature of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and ...

  6. History of the Internet - Wikipedia

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    The history of the Internet has its origin in the efforts of scientists and engineers to build and interconnect computer networks. The Internet Protocol Suite, the set of rules used to communicate between networks and devices on the Internet, arose from research and development in the United States and involved international collaboration ...

  7. Computer - Wikipedia

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    A computer is a machine that can be programmed to automatically carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations ( computation ). Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic sets of operations known as programs. These programs enable computers to perform a wide range of tasks. The term computer system may refer to a nominally ...

  8. Computer network - Wikipedia

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    Use. Computer networks extend interpersonal communications by electronic means with various technologies, such as email, instant messaging, online chat, voice and video telephone calls, and video conferencing. A network allows sharing of network and computing resources.

  9. Desktop computer - Wikipedia

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    Desktop computer. A desktop computer system. It has a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a computer tower. The computer tower contains the motherboard and processor. A computer lab with desktop PCs with flat-panel monitors. A desktop computer (often abbreviated desktop [1]) is a personal computer designed for regular use at a stationary ...