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computerspezifische Definitionen
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modem
a device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone or cable lines
online
connected to the internet or a network
chat
a conversation through the internet at the moment
a communication via electronic mail
website
an area located on the internet
hacker
someone who breaks into computer systems
computer games
virtual games, played on the computer
download
to receive data from the internet and save it on your computer
vacuum tubes
tubes that emit electron rays
transistors
electrical components to amplify voltage
(of) integrated circuit
a set of electronic components
Difference Engine
an engine that was intended to automatically compute mathematical tables
calculator
a device for mathematical computations
Analytical Engine
a general-purpose programmable computing machine
cryptanalyst
someone who analyzes encrypted writings
computer scientist
someone who studies the functions of a computer to improve these
algorithm
a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
computation
the act of calculating
Turing machine
a simple abstract computational device to help investigate the limitations of what
can be computed
artificial intelligence
computers and computer software that are capable of intelligent behavior
The Turing Test
A human asks questions to a computer that needs to answer these correct and
keep the conversation running. If the human can't differentiate the person he's chatting with is a
human or a computer, the computer passes the Turing Test.
GPS
The Global Positioning System make it possible for people with ground receivers to track
their geographic location.
HMD
A Head Mounted Display to play games or watch films right in front your eyes.
network
A group of computers connected together sharing software between many users.
wireless network
A group of computers wireless connected together sharing software between
many users.
notebook/laptop
small computer that can be carried around by the user
PDA
small portable computer mainly used for memos
mobile phone
portable, wireless telephone
menus
list of commands which can be chosen by the user
icons
symbol that symbolizes a programm
technological dependence
almost everything in your life depends on technology
computer addiction
a life without a computer isn't possible anymore
Cybercrime
criminal activity done using computers and the internet
e-commerce
buying and selling through the internet
online banking
banking through the internet
spam
electronic junk mail
digital native
someone who has grown up with technology, for example with tablets or laptops
