Definitions

From: Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com>
Date: Tue Oct 6 14:07:45 1998

"Salzman, Jeff" <jsalzman_at_hersheys.com> wrote:
> > 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

No, no, no!

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

> analog computer
Someone who uses a slide rule to calculate numbers
Received on Tue Oct 06 1998 - 14:07:45 BST