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Assuming that computers a subset of the higher class of "computing devices" then the first question is what belongs in the computing devices higher class that doesn't belong in the computers subclass. It's difficult to say because everything that belongs in the computing devices class could be classified as a "computer" as well, because it computes by definition of being a computing device. Typically when we refer to computers, we specifically mean main frame computers, mini-computers, or personal computers. We don't typically mean cell phones, calculators, or personal data assistants (PDA's) though all of these undoubtedly compute. What distinguishes computers from these devices, in general, is their ability to be programmed to do custom tasks that they were not originally developed to do. Most of the other computing devices can not be programmed in and of themselves to do other tasks they were not originally designed to do, however there are exceptions. Cell phones can run custom applications (though you cannot typically write the applications on the cell phone itself. The same goes for PDAs and calculators. Some of the more complex calculators are not unlike some of the first personal computers in their ability to be programmed, but their programming power is rather limited. In short, computers can be programmed, but so can many of the other computing devices, but still it does distinguish them from many of the other computing devices because ALL computers can be programmed, whereas only a subset of the other computing devices can be programmed.
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Which devices has the most limited computing functionality?
Non-computing devices.
What devices is not a mobile computing device?
Any device which is too heavy, large, or fragile to carry around with you. Personal Computers (PC's) are the best example that comes to mind.
What was the erliest computing devices?
probably an abacus. Invented by the Chinese.
What are the 1st generation computers?
The UNIVAC and ENIAC computers are examples of first-generation computing devices. Computers employing vacuum tubes are known as first-generation computers. THESE WOULD OCCUPY A 1800 SQUARE FEET. IT WOULD CONTAIN 18000 VACCUM TUBES AND CONSUME A LARGE POWER
What does the term hosted cloud computing mean?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a metered service over a network (typically the Internet).[1] Computing clouds provide computation, software, data access, and storage resources without requiring cloud users to know the location and other details of the computing infrastructure. Within limits, cloud users can consume any amount of these resources without having first to acquire servers or other computing equipment.
Did they have computers in the olden days?
Computing devices, yes, computers, no.
What are isa devices?
ISA devices are [in computing terms] Industry Standard Architecture devices. It is a hardware standard that is/was used in IBM personal computers and their compatibles.
What does a Computer Consultant do?
They consult computers A computer consultant provide advice to business owners in matters that regard their computers or computing devices. They are essentially IT for businesses.
How can a computer be distinguished from other machines or devices?
By its ability to store information and retrieve it at a later time.
Where do computing terminals with no power get their ability to compute?
Computer terminals that have no computing power contend for access to the mainframe computer for computing that is then sent back to the respective computer terminal.
Is the first computers was electromechanical devices?
No. the first anlalytical engine was babage computing machine it was controlled by steam it was not electromachenical
WHAT IS COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY?
Mobile computing technologies are wireless computing technologies such as laptops, tablet-PCs, cellular phones, fusion devices and Bluetooth enable devices. Mobile computing technologies have these characteristics: Connectivity, Individuality, Portability and Social Interactivity.
Which devices has the most limited computing functionality?
Non-computing devices.
What Have you observe for the past and present of computers?
It is my observation that our computing devices will keep getting smaller and more sophisticated. This is partly because of consumer demand, and partly because the technology used to make our computing devices work is becoming smaller and more powerful.
What is internal cloud computing?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a metered service over a network (typically the Internet)
What exactly is the definition of cloud computing?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a metered service over a network (typically the Internet
What are the new virtualization cloud computing?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a metered service over a network (typically the Internet).
