Definitions

So would it be possible to come up with a group sanctioned list of definitions for: computer (generic) digital computer analog computer minicomputer microcomputer processor microprocessor mainframe Then when we all agreed on what the definition was we could argue 'firsts' with some sort of logical frame-work. As it is, the discussions read a lot like: A: The first X was the first foobar. B: No it wasn't, the Y was the first foobar. A: Y isn't a foobar, it doesn't even start with foo. B: Sure it was it was the ulimate foobar, it defines fooness. ...etc... C: If I had a Y I'd sell it on eBay for $50,000. D: I've got 18 Y's in my collection, I found them in a dumpster. E: That was the Y model 2, the original Y was much more elegant yours are the worthless later model. ... etc... No offense intended, my observation is that many discussions are running around in circles because the participants haven't agreed on their basic tenents yet. --Chuck