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Details Title: CMI Description: Chapter 1 Total Flash Cards: 6 Created: 02/27/2006 15:00:35	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Algorithm Definition A set of rules for solving a problem in a given number of steps. A definite starting and stopping point. Term Analytical Engine Definition Would have been the world's first general purpose computer. Designed in the 1830's by the English mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage. Input and output was provided using punched cards. Term Bit Definition A single binary digit. The basic unit of measurement for computer storage. Term Bus Definition A collection of wires which connects two or more seperate electronic devices. Term Clone Definition A personal computer on the design and technology of the first IBM computer introduced to the market in 1981. Term Colossus Definition Developed during World War II, this was a code-breaking machine designed to help the Allies defeat the Nazis. Alan Turing helped in the developement of this machine.