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* 1 History of computing

o 1.1 Limited-function early computers

o 1.2 First general-purpose computers

o 1.3 Stored-program architecture

o 1.4 Semiconductors and microprocessors

* 2 Programs

o 2.1 Stored program architecture

o 2.2 Bugs

o 2.3 Machine code

o 2.4 Higher-level languages and program design

* 3 Function

o 3.1 Control unit

o 3.2 Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)

o 3.3 Memory

o 3.4 Input/output (I/O)

o 3.5 Multitasking

o 3.6 Multiprocessing

o 3.7 Networking and the Internet

* 4 Misconceptions

o 4.1 Required technology

o 4.2 Computer architecture paradigms

o 4.3 Limited-function computers

o 4.4 Virtual computers

* 5 Further topics

o 5.1 Artificial intelligence

o 5.2 Hardware

o 5.3 Software

o 5.4 Programming languages

o 5.5 Professions and organizations

* 6 See also

* 7 Notes

* 8 References

* 9 External links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer