# Why is it called a Computer ?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-computer/376797>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 17, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-computer/376797 "2006-10-17T16:59:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![spingears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@spingears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spingears)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-computer/376797/21 "2006-10-24T14:01:35Z")

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Regarding ealier posts.  
My apologies to ftg in particular. No intent to be offensive. Just an attempt to set the record straight. Poorly posted. Sorry if offense taken.

SamClem: Duly noted.

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**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-computer/376797/22 "2006-10-24T18:41:41Z")

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These answers are great, and highly educational. Please don’t take my silence for abandonment- I’ve just nothing of value to add to this, but am enjoying each post.

Captain Video and his Video Rangers, eh? 🙂

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