Modernization of computers
Modernization of computersSince the first computer was made in the late fifties, the technology has developed extremely. Computers which took the place of a living-room then, are now being made in creditcard-formats. More and more areas are being taken overby the computer.As computers are capable of handling large amounts of data in a very shorttime, they are well suited for wordprocessing. I guess that it won't be longtill all the paper-archives are replaced by magnetic tapes and diskettes. A diskette can contain much more data than a written page, and it takes lessplace It is possible to get the Norwegian telephone book on just one diskette.In near future, a new area will be taken over by computers, namely maps.Different routes are stored on one single compact-disk. Imagine, simply insert the CD into the CD-driver in your car, and tell the computer where to go. Therest will be done automatically. This will be a safer, faster, and morecomfortable way to travel. Another new area, called "virtual reality" is currently being tested. This is away to simulate reality on a monitor. In order to feel this so-called realityyou have to wear special electronic glasses and an electronic suit. Fastened tothe suit are sensors, which send information to the main computer. Thiscomputer works with the data and displays them on the electronic spectacles. This is a technique which use three-dimentional views, therefore the scenery seems incredibly realistic. If you want to be a boxer, simply change thescenery on the main computer, and you are in the ring.Today, many kids have got video games. You could say these games...
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