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…“The introduction of the computer, and its related technologies, has had a significant impact on many areas of our everyday lives. Unfortunately, this has not always been for the better.” Technology is often debated in society as to whether it has…

…Home Computer Games The number of computers sold and the percentage of people who own them is steadily on the rise. Since such a big rise has occured, a great demand for more enterainment has been made for computers. The number of personal computers…

…Computers In Accounting Around a generation ago, an accountant’s tools would probably have consisted of a pencil and sharpener, a hand-cranked calculator and a columnar pad. An electric pencil sharpener in those days was a high-tech accessory. Today…

…In our society today, computer technology plays an important role in many form of business, especially in the field of accounting. As technology advances, not only does the use of computers penetrates individual's everyday life, it also…

…Even before the first computer was conceptualized, data had already been stored on hard copy medium and used with a machine. As early as 1801, the punched card was used as a control device for mechanical looms. One and one-half centuries later, IBM…

…The American Revolution The American War was fought from 1776 to 1778 but the Revolution occurred much before the war. John Adams best described the revolution when he said: "But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American…

…Computer Crime James George states that it is a story as old as humanity: “New times bring new crimes” (97, F1). First came cars, car thieves followed. Telephones were followed by telephone fraud. Now we have computers. Computers have made…

…to the advent of digital computers it was practically impossible to forecast the weather. As technology progressed, so did the theoretical models, leading to increases in detail and accuracy levels of weather forecasting. The first steps in scientific weather…

…Computers and Music Over centuries past, music has seen leaps and bounds in the enhancement of theory, instruments, and recording arts. The first major leap was the invention of the piano in 1709 by Bartolomeo Cristofori. From that first major step came…

…Almost every End-user in the world has heard of computer viruses and/or has had one at one point in time. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard about them, you won’t find it in your bloodstream. Unfortunately you may find one in your computer memory…