Definition of a Computer (was: Totally OT, but frustrated.....

[Fred Cisin]

On Sun, 27 Mar 2005, Roger Merchberger wrote:
> I always heard it defined (and seemed the most logical/sensible to me) as:
> "A computer is a device which can perform arithmetic _and_ logical
> functions without the aid of a human."

"A computer terminal is not some clunky old television with a typewriter
in fron of it. It is an interface where the mind and body can connect with
the universe and move bits of it about."    - Douglas Adams