The Computer: History, Uses, and Future

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The author discusses how the computer industry began, beginning as far back as the 17th century and continuing on until today. It examines how the technology has developed and become more sophisticated along with the Internet, which the writer shows has now many uses other than for what it was imagined. The paper further shows how computer applications have become crucial in users' lives today.

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"The Web has allowed for numerous uses which everyday individuals around the world enjoy today. It has enabled businesses to grow and market their products and services to a wider audience. The existence of the Web has also given computers the ability to link consumers and merchants without the need for the former to leave their homes, making shopping easier and entailing fewer hassles, such as crowds, inclement weather, and lines."

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