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computer parts

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Computer   a machine that can be programed. invinted in 1940's  
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Personal computer   pc that includes a keybored, mouse, & moniter  
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Hardware   the computer and all attached equipment. example CD drive, hard drive, speakers, mouse, moniter, keyboard  
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Software   set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data  
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Moniter   display screen  
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Mouse   an input device. it moves the cursor on the moniter  
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Keyboard   set or buttons used to input information and instructions to a computer  
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Hard drive   primary storage unit on magnetic circle  
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CDROM   compact disc read memory  
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CDROM drvie   box that can read what is on a CD-ROM  
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Data   pieces of information the computer uses software to change data  
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Program   another word for software  
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Operating system   tells a program what to do  
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BIOS   wakes up the computer  
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Motherboard   hold all of curcuits together  
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CPU   gets very hot. brain of the computer  
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ROM   reads only memory  
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RAM   reads and writes  
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Power supply   gets electricty to the computer  
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Modem   connect computers to each other  
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Port   hardware plugs ino it; like keyboard, mouse  
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Video card   allows graphics to be displayed on the moniter  
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Power plug    
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Parallel port    
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Serial port    
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NIC    
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