[Offtopic] dumb question

[Stephen Digby]

Computer box vs computer system vs computer cpu
The word computer has multiple meanings when used alone.  Must always recogn=
ise the rich multiplicity of meaning embedded in the English language.

com=C2=B7put=C2=B7er [k=C9=99m py=EF=A0=93t=C9=99r]
(plural com=C2=B7put=C2=B7ers) 
noun 
1.  electronic data processor: an electronic device that accepts, processes,=
 stores, and outputs data at high speeds according to programmed instruction=
s  
2.  somebody who computes: somebody who calculates numbers or amounts using=
 a machine  



-com=C2=B7put=C2=B7er=C2=B7less, , adjective 
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-----Original Message-----
From: offtopic-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:offtopic-bounces at edulists.com=
.au] On Behalf Of victor rajewski
Sent: Thursday, 15 March 2007 6:28 PM
To: offtopic at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Offtopic] dumb question

What do you call that box which has the bulk of the computer in it? I think=
 I used to call it the 'computer', but I now think of the entire system (box=
 + monitor + keyboard + mouse) as the computer. Some call it the CPU, but th=
at's not really quite right. Others call it the Desktop, but what about towe=
r cases?

ciao

vik
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