Definitions

From: Salzman, Jeff <jsalzman_at_hersheys.com>
Date: Tue Oct 6 13:43:32 1998

>So would it be possible to come up with a group sanctioned list of
>definitions for:

> computer (generic)
Someone who calculates numbers

> digital computer
Someone who uses an electronic calculator to calculate numbers

> analog computer
Someone who uses an abacus to calculate numbers

> minicomputer
The assistant to the Computer

> microcomputer
The assistant to the Computer's assistant

> processor
Someone who collects and delivers the finished calculations

> microprocessor
...his assistant

> mainframe
The big connecting series of tables where all these people work from


Sorry guys, but after the day I had at work, I needed to interject a
shot of humor

Jeff Salzman
Tongue-in-cheek
Received on Tue Oct 06 1998 - 13:43:32 BST