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This article discusses the basic components of a computer: processors, memory, permanent storage, input devices, and output devices. Permanent storage devices addressed include: magnetic cards and cartridges, floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tape, punch tape and cards. The discussion of input devices focuses on keyboard input, screen input devices, digitizers, laser screeners and magnetic readers, and transducers. Cathode ray tubes and printers are the output devices presented. Includes figures.

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Edition: Vol. 78 - No. 8 Published: 08/01/1986 Number of Pages: 6File Size: 1 file , 3.1 MB