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computer that incorporates screen, keyboard, storage, and processing
components into a single portable unit. ... Also called a PDA (personal digital
assistant), a computer in this category is typically used as an electronic
appointment book, ...
computer that incorporates screen, keyboard, storage, and processing
components into a single portable unit. ... Also called a PDA (personal digital
assistant), a computer in this category is typically used as an electronic
appointment book, ...
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In any case, the purpose of a server is to "serve" computers on a network (such
as the Internet or a LAN) by supplying them with data. A personal computer,
workstation, or software that requests data from a server is referred to as a client.
In any case, the purpose of a server is to "serve" computers on a network (such
as the Internet or a LAN) by supplying them with data. A personal computer,
workstation, or software that requests data from a server is referred to as a client.
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Two of the most important factors that influence compatibility and define a
computer's platform are the microprocessor and the operating system. Today, two
of the most popular personal computer platforms are PCs and Macs. PCs are
based ...
Two of the most important factors that influence compatibility and define a
computer's platform are the microprocessor and the operating system. Today, two
of the most popular personal computer platforms are PCs and Macs. PCs are
based ...
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Contents
Computer Internet Web and Email Basics | 2 |
Computer Basics | 4 |
Computer Hardware | 9 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | New Perspectives on Computer Concepts New Perspectives Series |
| Author | June Jamrich Parsons |
| Contributor | Dan Oja |
| Edition | 7, illustrated |
| Publisher | Course Technology, 2004 |
| ISBN | 0619213841, 9780619213848 |
| Length | 288 pages |
| Subjects | › Computers / General |
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