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Computer   An electronic device that executes the instructions in a program  
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Input   Accepts Data  
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Processing   Processes Data  
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Output   Produces Output  
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Storage   Stores Results  
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Hardware   Physical parts of a computer  
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Software   Programs that instruct the computer  
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Server   Refers to a computer's function rather than a specific kind of computer. It runs a network of computer and handles the sharing of equipment like printers and the communication between computers on the network.  
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Downloading   Transfer a file to your computer from elsewhere  
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Uploading   Transfer a file from your computer to another  
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Network   A set of computers, which are linked together on a permanent basis.  
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Advantage of a network   Enables users to share hardware like scanners and printers, Allows users to access data stored on others' computer, and let's users run programs that are not installed on their computer.  
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Disadvantages of a network   Slow when accessing anything across a network  
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