The document summarizes the basic flow of data in a computer system and provides a brief history of computing. It describes the four main parts of a computer as the input, output, memory, and microprocessor. The microprocessor fetches instructions from memory, decodes what they mean, and then executes them. Some key events in computing history from 1967-1968 included GPS becoming commercially available, Nokia being formed, Intel Corporation being founded, and Seiko releasing a miniature printer for calculators.

1. Tony Charmello Per. 3 10/10/07 History and Flow

4. Decode is when the microprocessor determines what the instruction means. Decode

6. Digital Information -The microprocessor uses binary code to process information witch is ones and zeros. 011010100101001

7. Computer history 1967-1968

8. In1967, GPS became available for commercial use and Nokia was formed.

9. In 1968, Intel Corporation is founded, and Seiko marketed a miniature printer for use with calculators.

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