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Q 8 . Who are the key organisations in the world of computing?
A. From software giants Microsoft and Oracle , to the computing pioneers, we take a look at the
major players . Big does not necessarily mean successful...

Q 9 . Computers are everywhere, where other than my desktop can I find them?
A. Computers can be found in everything these days, from your phone to your freezer. Discover how this has happened and how we will soon be living in a world of 'smart devices'. Check out our mobile computing section to discover how G3 phones and palmtop computers are at the cutting edge of the information revolution.

Q 10 . I don’t know my ASP from my elbow. How can I cut through some of the jargon surrounding the Net?
A. The ICT portal has an easy to understand internet and networking glossary section that explains all those difficult terms.

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T354 Inside Electronic Devices: Engineering IT