The Computer
View Paper
ESSAY DETAILS
Words: 1114
Pages: 4
(approximately 235 words/page)
Pages: 4
(approximately 235 words/page)
Essay Database > Science & Technology > Computers and Cybernetics
showed first 75 words of 1114 total
showed last 75 words of 1114 total
general-purpose computer, on the other hand, contains some built-in programs (in ROM) or instructions, in a chip, but it depends on external programs to perform useful tasks. Once a computer has been programmed, it can do only as much or as little as the software controlling it at any given moment enables it to do. Software in widespread use includes a wide range of applications programs--instructions to the computer on how to perform various tasks.
general-purpose computer, on the other hand, contains some built-in programs (in ROM) or instructions, in a chip, but it depends on external programs to perform useful tasks. Once a computer has been programmed, it can do only as much or as little as the software controlling it at any given moment enables it to do. Software in widespread use includes a wide range of applications programs--instructions to the computer on how to perform various tasks.