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The word "computer" originally referred to a person who could do advanced math very quickly.

Later, the term was attached to the ENIAC (the first computer) which could do very advanced calculations in a short amount of time, but unfortunately occupied an entire gym-sized room.

The ENIAC led to the development of the Kenbak-1 (the first personal computer/calculator) and eventually to modern computers. Hence, the name was permanently attached to any device that could do advanced functions.

As this development took place, more tasks could be accomplished by computers including --but not limited to-- the storage, transfer, and viewing of information, playing games, and communication.

Computers are now used in many locations for specific purposes:

* On your desktop or lap * In planes, cars, trains, and other methods of transportation * In our home and cell phones

* In anything that has a screen * In satellites and other space craft (manned and unmanned)

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