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For the formal concept of computation, see computation.
For the magazine, see Computing (magazine).
RAM (Random Access Memory)
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Computing is the activity of developing and using computer technology, including computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology. Computer science is the study of the theoretical foundations of computing and the application of the theories in computing.
Computing Curricula 2005The Joint Task Force for Computing Curricula 2005. Computing Curricula 2005: The Overview Report (pdf) defined computing:
In a general way, we can define computing to mean any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computers. Thus, computing includes designing and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes; processing, structuring, and managing various kinds of information; doing scientific studies using computers; making computer systems behave intelligently; creating and using communications and entertainment media; finding and gathering information relevant to any particular purpose, and so on. The list is virtually endless, and the possibilities are vast.
The term computing has sometimes been narrowly defined, as in a 1989 ACM report on Computing as a DisciplineComputing as a Discipline (pdf):
The discipline of computing is the systematic study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information: their theory, analysis, design, efficiency, implementation, and application. The fundamental question underlying all computing is \'What can be (efficiently) automated?\'
Computing Curricula 2005 also recognizes that the meaning of computing depends on the context:
Computing also has other meanings that are more specific, based on the context in which the term is used. For example, an information systems specialist will view computing somewhat differently from a software engineer. Regardless of the context, doing computing well can be complicated and difficult. Because society needs people to do computing well, we must think of computing not only as a profession but also as a discipline.
The term computing is also synonymous with counting and calculating. In earlier times it was used in reference to mechanical computing machines.
See information processor for a high-level block diagram.
After the commoditization of memory, attention turned to optimizing CPU performance at the instruction level. Various methods of speeding up the fetch-execute cycle include:
The main of goal of CbWN is to optimize the system performance of the flexible wireless network.
See also: Standardization and Standards organization
See also Open standard
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