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The information that comes out of the computer is only as good as the information you put into it. In other words, useful output requires accurate input. If you meant to type a 7, but actually typed a 76, don’t blame the computer when the results are wrong. Computer people have a name for this:{…}

One of the most popular myths in computing has to do with the origin of the term “computer bug”. As the story goes, one day the ENIAC computer refused to function correctly. The technicians were forced to search through all the miles of wires and relays looking for the cause of the problem. Eventually, the{…}

Traditionally, software versions are numbered in series. Version 2 comes after version 1, and so on. If a software company comes out with a minor change or bug fix, they use a decimal number to show the slight difference. Therefore, you often see version 2.1, 2.2, etc. Major changes will get a new full version{…}

Hard disks are spelled with a “k”. CD-ROM compact discs are spelled with a “c”. There was actually a committee of worldwide experts formed to come up with this naming standard. Now that sounds like a pretty good job! ~ From the book “Understanding the Personal Computer”