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## What is a Computer?

- Computers can handle repetitive chores without becoming bored or exhausted.
- A computer is programmable to handle different tasks:
  - Balancing checkbooks
  - Processing words
  - Playing Games
- Computer actions are composed of huge numbers of extremely primitive operations
- The computer gives the illusion of smooth interaction because it executes these operations a great speed.
- Computers are flexible: they can handle a wide range of tasks.

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