Is the term 'Computer' out of date?

Analog

Lifer
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Webster:

Pronunciation: k&m-'pyü-t&r
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
: one that computes; specifically : a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data



Seems rather archaic for our modern desktops and laptops.
 

eLiu

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Originally posted by: yellowfiero
Webster:

Pronunciation: k&m-'pyü-t&r
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
: one that computes; specifically : a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data



Seems rather archaic for our modern desktops and laptops.

store, retrieve, and process data

so what else does your computer do? eat? pee?
 

SVT Cobra

Lifer
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PTD's ?

p0rn transducer devices


or how about

BTSTWTW's

better than spedning time with the wife


;)

 

JoeKing

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: eLiu
Originally posted by: yellowfiero
Webster:

Pronunciation: k&m-'pyü-t&r
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
: one that computes; specifically : a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data



Seems rather archaic for our modern desktops and laptops.

store, retrieve, and process data

so what else does your computer do? eat? pee?

they've attached fleshlights to them
 

Analog

Lifer
Jan 7, 2002
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Originally posted by: eLiu
Originally posted by: yellowfiero
Webster:

Pronunciation: k&m-'pyü-t&r
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
: one that computes; specifically : a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data



Seems rather archaic for our modern desktops and laptops.

store, retrieve, and process data

so what else does your computer do? eat? pee?

My junk calculator can do all that.
 

meltdown75

Lifer
Nov 17, 2004
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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: meltdown75
Originally posted by: scorpmatt
Originally posted by: meltdown75
What would you rename it as?

Sheila.

My next computer is going to be named and called Veera

Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?

Remember how she said we would meet again, some sunny day?

VERA!! VERA!! What has become of you?! :) shameless threadjacking! ;)