What are some advantages of the computer?

Answer 1

This is a loaded question with many potentially right answers. The potential advantages for using a computer depend closely on the intended use. Given a few potential uses, here are some of my thoughts:

For writing:

• Quick entry
• Easy to edit and restructure
• Many tools to produce various kinds of output (html, text, books, pdf documents, etc.)
• Storage is inexpensive and doesn't take up much space
• Easy to search/navigate through documents

For organization

• Many different kinds of tools from Palm software to Franklin Covey, to GTD based on David Allen's system, to flat text files ala todo.txt (http://www.todotxt.com) by Gina Trapani.
• Once a document is in electronic form it is easy to store and many, many documents can be stored on one computer in much less space than in a file cabinet.
• Easy to search

For programming

• Most programming requires the use of computers
• There are many, many tools available to programmers such as:
  • Editors: CodeWrite, SlickEdit, VIM, EMACS, Notepad, BBEdit...
  • Compilers: MSVC, Sun javac, GNU Compiler Collection (java, fortran, C, C++, and more), Intel C Compiler...
  • Assemblers: NASM, MASM, TASM...
  • Interpreters: Ruby, Python, Lisp, Perl, bash, and countless others
  • GUI Builders: Glade, QT Designer, MSVC, ...
  • Code browsers (many use output from etags or ctags, MS has their own)
  • Simulators, Emulators
• Using a computer makes it easy to search code and tools make it easier to understand it
• Easily gather programs from other creators
• Easily distribute your own works

For research

• Access to the internet has become invaluable as a research tool
• Easily gather huge amounts of information and store/catalog it
• Easily search for new information or search the information already acquired
• Interact with other researchers to create/gather more research
• Almost instant access to many remote or obscure locations of the globe and their researchers/experiences/knowledge
• Easily disseminate results of your own research

Computers are not a panacea. There are many things for which a computer does not add significant advantages. But, used in an appropriate and realistic way, computers can enhance and facilitate certain activities.

To the poster of the question: What uses did you have in mind?

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Answer 2

A computer makes your work easier and presentable. You can gain vast knowledge. With ever increasing availability of more complex and dynamic operating systems, the primary use of a computer is only limited to the imagination and technical knowhow of the user. Some examples of use in the home:

• Network attached storage (Linux distribution named FreeNAS)
• Media Server (Hewlett-Packard makes a dedicated version of this)
• Graphics design (Adobe is the forefront in design software)
• Architectural design (AutoCAD leads this category)
• On-line banking (savings, loans, insurance, credit, mutual funds...)
• Gaming (always fun, sometimes aggravating)
• Knowledge sharing (WikiAnswers, Wikipedia, Lifehacker, Gizmodo)
• Science (Folding@Home is a great example of home-based cloud computing)

The list goes on. These are just a few examples. Use your imagination, and chances are someone is using a computer in their home somewhere for that purpose.

Answer 3

The Computer's original purpose is to make human's life easier by having a machine do the work for them. Computers work faster than humans and therefore it reduces a lot of work for us. Another advantage is all the information and research you can do on the computer. Many other uses have been invented later on for computers such as gaming, entertainment, and even shopping.

Answer 4

the main advantagres of a computer is that it gives you insternt help when you need it

my answer is:

it helps you find information you want from the internet in addition it allows easier penteration to communicate with other people from outer countries.

Answer 5

One: You can play MMO's. MMO's and sandbox games are cool, but you can play any others.

Two: You can send mail to people around the world.

Three: Notepad, Wordpad, Paint, Microsoft Office/Ability Office and ability to download things.

Four: It was one of the best inventions.

Five: Your mom nagging you too much to 'talk to a person face to face'? Tell her to get a webcam. She'll be like *FacePalm*.

Five advantages... I can't think of anymore

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Answer 6

some advantage like to control the manual system to change computeraizd form

Answer 7

Advantages : 1. Easy Communication and Speed 2. Ability to Share Files, Data and Information 3. Sharing Hardware 4. Sharing Software 5. Speed