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Posted by Allen on 07/25/07 14:21
Spurious Response wrote:
> On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:14:41 GMT, AZ Nomad
> <aznomad.2@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:03:55 -0700, Spurious Response <SpuriousResponse@cleansignal.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:22:09 -0500, Lloyd Parsons <lloydparsons@mac.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Sorry, but a computer is a computer is a computer.
>>
>>> Wrong. "Computer" refers to a human utilized device with a human
>>> performing the instructions via an interface for the computer to follow.
>> No it doesn't. Why don't you try looking up the word in a dictionary,
>> encyclopedia, or do a websearch next time you feel a need to make a complete
>> fool of yourself?
>
> Perhaps one day, you will understand what the term context means as
> well.
>> A typical definition: "A device that computes, especially a programmable
>> electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical
>> operations or that assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise processes
>> information." http://www.answers.com/computer&r=67
>
> Yeah yeah yeah... read the thread, twit. I already said that
> dictionary definitions, and using them as a response were not valid.
>
> That fact that you cannot see why further makes my view more pertinent.
>
>> And the embedded processor inside every hidef player qualifies.
>
> Absolutely not. It processes.
>
> The CPU on a Computer "processes", however, what makes it a "computer"
> is how we interact with it.
>
> THAT is the difference between a computer and a micro-processor
> controlled hardware device.
>
> By your definition, even an analog op amp is a computer.
>
> Take a step back and re-examine your position.
Please change your fake name to Spurious Mind so that it will be
accurate. Goodbye.
Allen
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