If you need a laugh

[Tyler Aviss]

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Michael Lauzon <mlauzon-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 12:37, Madison Kelly <linux-5ZoueyuiTZhBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>> It's a better term than calling it a "CPU" or the "Hard Drive". At least
>> it's vague enough not to send someone in the wrong direction. :P
>
> I've heard people call the hard drive: memory....
>
>
I hear that one a fair bit, but more often it's the use of CPU to
refer to the computer as a whole. I've had people get angsty at me for
calling the unit as a whole a "PC" :-)
Ever tried explaining the different between a computer, CPU, RAM, and
hard-disk to a non-technical person? What's the best explanation
you've found?


PC/Desktop/Computer/Laptop: The whole computer
CPU=The brain of the computer. It has to be fast enough to run your programs
LCD/monitor=The TV-like part
RAM/Memory=Where the computer holds programs while they're running. It
gets erased when the computer is reset or turned off. Large programs
need to be able to fit into this while your computer is running.
Hard Drive=Where your computer holds (semi) permanent information such
as installed programs or saved documents/movies/music/etc. It is not
deleted when your computer is turned off, and space is consumed as you
install more programs or save/download more documents



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> Michael Lauzon
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