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Is the term 'Computer' out of date?

Analog

Lifer
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.
 
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?
 
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
 
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.
 
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! 😉
 
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