2012 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
2. What Is a Computer?
Published in:
A Brief History of Computing
Abstract
Computers are an integral part of modern society, and new technology has transformed the world into a global village. Communication is now conducted using text messaging, e-mail, mobile phones, video calls over the Internet using Skype and social media sites such as Facebook. The new technology makes it easier for people to keep in touch with friends and family around the world and allows business to be conducted in a global market.