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Hmmm, define computer. (or do you want to hear about the ancient Egyptians and Chinese?)

alcaray — 7/20/2006 5:39:13 PM (archived)

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Computer Trivia - David F Mayer - 7/20/2006 1:19:37 PM
- Answers - David F Mayer - 7/21/2006 1:36:48 PM
- answer to all 3: "Al Gore" (n/t) - Daniel - 7/20/2006 7:32:08 PM
- Hmmm, define computer. (or do you want to hear about the ancient Egyptians and Chinese?) (n/t) - alcaray - 7/20/2006 5:39:13 PM
  - By "computer" I mean a device capable of autonomous execution - David F Mayer - 7/21/2006 1:32:33 PM
    - time measuring devices? (n/t) - alcaray - 7/21/2006 3:06:14 PM

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