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Part Of Computer Software: As with tides, tidal current tables are now published by commercial entities, or included as part of computer software. However, the requisite data for reference stations and subordinate stations is still furnished by the National Ocean Service.
5. Define data, field, software, central processing unit, CRT, VDT, downtime, and backup.
6. Use a computer to determine availability, sell rooms, and enter reservations.
Potential applications of the computer made possible by microelectronics include a small computer in every home or a pocket computer terminal that can be connected to a powerful central computer via the telephone. Such devices may be used to solve our numerical problems (e.g., income tax, or our bank balance) or as a creative tool to relate our knowledge and experiences to our future actions.
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