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Other => Computer Hope groups => Self Built Computer Club => Topic started by: NTJAY on July 19, 2009, 02:21:46 AM
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WHAT IS THE ACRONYM OF THE TERM `COMPUTER`?
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there isn't one... but if there was, it would be C.
On the other hand, the rule of thumb is that an acronym form a pronouncable word, as opposed to an abbreviation. For example, DLL is a abbreviation(For Dynamic Link Library), since it doesn't form a pronouncable word (and is usually pronounced Dee-Ell-Ell). On the other hand, BIOS, which stands for "Basic Input/Output System", is an acronym since it can be pronounced "Bye-oss" or "bye-ose" without breaking the strict rules of pronounciation. Which variant one uses becomes one of preference and perhaps their native vernacular, similar to po-tay-toes versus pah-Tah-Toes type thing (and likewise for the good ol' nightshade vegetable).
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Come On Man Pick Up That Extra Ram...
I'm sure there may be others... ;D
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A little history for you: HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_computer_science) and HERE (http://inventors.about.com/library/blcoindex.htm).
Neither is too long. The second entry touches just a bit on algorithms and binary logic. There was a whole progression of mathematics, thought, and mechanical devices which led to the modern day computer.
The "father" of the programmable computer is generally considered to be Charles Babbage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Babbage).
You are not wrong to ask if the word computer is an acronym. I'm just trying to help you understand why the term computer is a literal word, rather than an acronym.
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From the grief that puters give us it might be something that ends in Rectum...
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I have to agree with Quantos.
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Just thought I'd also mention the below Computer Hope link, which gives a full definition of a computer.
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/computer.htm
;D
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Come On Man Pick Up That Extra Ram...
LOL!