Computer Terms

Susan N.
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  1. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
  2. hardware
    tools or implements made of metal
  3. software
    written programs operating on a computer system
  4. virus
    infectious agent that replicates itself within living hosts
  5. firewall
    a flame-resistant barrier in a building or vehicle
  6. trojan horse
    a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
  7. CPU
    the part of a computer that does most of the data processing
  8. Bill Gates
    United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
  9. Windows
    an operating system with a graphical user interface
  10. internet
    a worldwide network of computer networks
Created on Tue Nov 27 13:37:18 EST 2012 (updated Fri Dec 07 10:43:49 EST 2012)

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