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allow Analytical Engine applications area network automatically automation auxiliary memory binary bits block bytes calculations called cards carry cell central processing unit characters color column command communications computer system computer terminal computerized contains copy cursor database management Delete Describe designed desktop diskette editing electronic Employee entered entry errors example executed expert system format formula graphics hard disk hardware HyperCard input inserted instructions keyboard labels laser printer local area network machine main memory mainframe menu microcomputers modem mouse move needed notation objects operating system output particular peripheral devices personal computers printed problem produced programming language puter query records referred robot screen selected simulation specify spreadsheet spreadsheet program storage stored subroutine telephone terminal transmitted usually video display word processor workers workstation