WhatIsaComputer


What is a computer?

Computers are all around us. But what are they? What are the common parts and systems?

 

Here are some links to help you identify the parts and systems of computers:

How Stuff Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm

Microsoft version - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

Basics of computers - http://www.bedford.lib.nh.us/Basics.htm

What is a computer - http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computer/lesson.aspx?id=1342

What is a computer - http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-computer.htm

Code Simplicity - What is a computer - http://www.codesimplicity.com/post/what-is-a-computer/

Wikipedia entry on computers - http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer