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What is Digital Technology? An introduction

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ubiquitous computing   Placing computing power in your environment as with, for example, a system in your house that senses and adjusts lighting or temperature  
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tablet   A portable computer that includes a special electronic stylus used to write on the screen.  
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netbook   A style of computer that is small in size, usually with screen sizes ranging from eight inches to ten inches or so, and weighing only two to three pounds; designed as devices for those who mainly want to browse the Internet or use email.  
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supercomputer   A computer with the ability to perform trillions of calculations per second, usually custom-made for a particular use or used as a large server.  
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information systems   A computer profession that bridges the needs of an organization and the way their information is handled to solve business problems.  
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information technology   The study, design, development, or management of computer systems, software applications, and computer hardware.  
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computer   An electronic programmable device that can assemble, process, and store data.  
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data   Raw facts; what you can put into a computer  
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information   Raw facts that are processed, organized, structured, or presented in a meaningful way  
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