Computer

Primary definition

The term "means, but is not limited to, an electronic device that performs logical, arithmetic or memory functions by the manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities that are connected or related to such a device in a system or network." O.R.S §246.565(4)(a).

Also known asPC · desktop · laptop · workstation · server · mainframe · terminal · machine · device · computing device · electronic device · system · node · host
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The term "means, but is not limited to, an electronic device that performs logical, arithmetic or memory functions by the manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities that are connected or related to such a device in a system or network." O.R.S §246.565(4)(a).

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