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Computer parts

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computer   a machine that can be programed invented in the 1940s  
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personal computer   a personal computer that inclcudes a keybaord mouse monitor  
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hardware `   the computer and all atached equipment  
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monitor   a personal computer that inclcudes a keebaord mouse monitor  
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hardware `   the coputer and all atached equipment  
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monitor   a display screen  
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keyboard   a set of keys  
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program   another name for software  
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hard drive   the primary storage unit it is stored on a magnetetic disk  
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CD-ROM   a computer disk that can hold up to 650 megabytes of data  
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CD-ROM drive   a small box that lets the computer read what is on the cd it used lazers to read it  
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Data   data is pieces of information  
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software   its a list of instroutions has the ability to change or create data  
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operating system   it tells systems what to do  
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BIOS   it wakes up the computer  
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motherboard   hold all the circuitboards together  
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CPU   it is the brain of the computer  
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ROM RAM   ROM=read only memory RAM=random Access memory  
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modem   connects computers  
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powersupply   the power supply gives the computer power  
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port   hardware plugs into it  
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video card   allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor  
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power plug   used to bring power to the computer  
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parallel port   it send the information to the printer  
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serial port   used to conetent older devices  
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NIC   enternet cable  
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USB   a port that tranfers MBPS  
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