Today, we find computers in nearly all aspects of our lives. Computers are fast, reliable machines that receive, store, and use information. They are found in nearly every aspect of our lives. Today it would be very difficult to find any profession or human endeavor that does not use or benefit from computers. They are used as a productivity tool in the business environment to increase efficiency and profitability.
Governments rely on computers for their national defense, collection of taxes, and demographics.
Science and medicine use computers to predict volcanic eruptions and diagnose cancer. Our entertainment is permeated with computer generated graphics while sports programs benefit from the swift calculation of statistics. Computers in the classroom are revolutionizing education and making it more fun for teachers and students. Our growing global consciousness is in part due to the vast worldwide network of computers. All rights reserved.