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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 know how 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)
  • Social Networking (Myspace, Facebook, Twitter).
  • Knowledge sharing (WikiAnswers, Wikipedia, Lifehacker, Gizmodo)
  • Science (Folding at 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.

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