6 Oct
1998
6 Oct
'98
6:43 a.m.
So would it be possible to come up with a group
sanctioned list of
definitions for:
computer (generic)
Someone who calculates
numbers
digital computer
Someone who uses an electronic
calculator to calculate numbers
analog computer
Someone who uses an abacus to
calculate numbers
minicomputer
The assistant to the Computer
microcomputer
The assistant to the
Computer's assistant
processor
Someone who collects and delivers the
finished calculations
microprocessor
...his assistant
mainframe
The big connecting series of tables
where all these people work from
Sorry guys, but after the day I had at work, I needed to interject a
shot of humor
Jeff Salzman
Tongue-in-cheek