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computer parts

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computer   a machine that can be programed invented in the 1940's  
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personal computer   a pc that includes a keboard mouse and monitor  
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hardware   the computer and all attached equipment ex monitor  
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software   a set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or creat data  
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monitor   a display screen  
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mouse   an imput device that moves the cursor on the monitor  
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keyboard   a set of keys or buttons that are used to imput information and instructions to a computer  
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hardrive   primary storage unit magneticly stored  
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cdrom   compact disk read only memory  
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cdrom drive   box that lets the computer read a cdrom  
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data   peicies of information computer uses software to change data  
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program   another word for software list of instructions  
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operating system   tells programs what to do  
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bios   WAKES UP THE COMPUTER  
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motherboard   holds stuff toggether  
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cpu   central processing unit brain of the computer  
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rom   read only memory write  
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ram   random acces memory read, write  
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power   to get electricity into the computer  
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modem   connect computers to eachother  
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port   hardware plugs into it  
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video card   allow graphics to be displayed on monitor  
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power plug   used to supply power to the computer and provide power the monitor  
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parralell   electrical  
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serial port   used to connect old or special devices  
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universal serial bus    
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network interface card    
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