What is Processor: Definition and 79 Discussions

A word processor (WP) is a device or computer program that provides for input, editing, formatting, and output of text, often with some additional features.
Early word processors were stand-alone devices dedicated to the function, but current word processors are word processor programs running on general purpose computers.
The functions of a word processor program fall somewhere between those of a simple text editor and a fully functioned desktop publishing program. However, the distinctions between these three have changed over time and were unclear after 2010.

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  1. Ed Aboud

    How Cold/Hot Temps Affect Processor Performance

    How come processors run faster under cold conditions and slower under hot conditions? I always assumed resitance would play an important part in this and if a processor is made up of some type of semiconductor then resistance would decrease with temperature thus allowing more current to flow...
  2. S

    Help choosing a real-time processor

    Hello all, I need some help choosing a microprocessor for a hobby project I am doing. I have 12 photodiodes that are detecting light levels. They will be converted to digital signals (above a certain voltage indicates activation). I need a simple microprocessor that can takes inputs from all...
  3. K

    Fix Ultrasonic Processor Problem - 20 kHz, 500W Power

    I am dealing with the ultrasonic processor with the frequency 20 kHz. It's output power can be varied from 20% to 100% (500W). The problem is that it doesn't work at 100%. Even at 90% it works only for 1 min. At the power lower than 70% it operates longer time. Could you help me to find out...
  4. R

    Can I Upgrade My Computer's Processor to a Celeron 440?

    my computer has a Celeron 420 processor (1.6 GHz). is it possible to upgrade it to a Celeron 440 (2.0 GHz) by just plugging in the new processor and adding new drivers, or does it require a new motherboard? I've changed and added a few components in the past, but this would be a first time...
  5. E

    Where to find information about the processor in Win XP?

    Where in Windows XP can I find information about my processor such as the architecture?
  6. A

    Maximizing Your Core 2 Duo E6600 Processor

    i currently have a core 2 duo E6600 2.4 GHz processor. during some applications(obviously games n few of my simulation programmes), i have noted that only one of the core works. why is it so?? in few other applications(now too some games n application), both the cores share the load. is it the...
  7. M

    What are the basic components of a processor and how do they work?

    i want to know how it works, on a really basic scale (like what components do what). The farthest I've read about is on the assembly language level. I want to know how the hardware works. any ideas?
  8. L

    Solving a 16M Digit Math Problem on a 2GHz Processor

    On average, how long would it take a 2ghz processor to compute a string math problem that is about 16 million digits long?
  9. L

    What are the MIPS ratings for major Intel processors?

    Where can I get a list of processing speeds in mbps for the major intel processors?
  10. Cyrus

    Designing a High-Heat Flux Test Rig for Intel Processors

    Every semester, at least one of my classes involves a project. For Mechanics of Materials, we made a beam, performed an analysis and tested in a universal bending machine. For Thermodynamics, we had to design a HVAC system that provided Heating/Air Conditioning, dehumidification, a cool water...
  11. T

    Coherent Optical Processor [Photonics]

    In my course on Microphotonics there is a brief mention of a coherent optical processor system. My problem is I don't exactly know what it's for. Basically, what is said that a transparent input image (like a photograph) is lighted monochromatically and then focussed by a lens to a spot with...
  12. Q

    What kind of processor should i be looking for on my laptop?

    uhh, i am in need of some major help right now. what kind of processor should i be looking for on my laptop? should i be looking at pentium M's or centrin duo/solo? please share your experiences it needs to be fast AND have longer battery life. PLEASE HELP!
  13. EnumaElish

    Researchers Develop Quantum Processor

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20060113/bs_nf/40876
  14. J

    Mathematica Word Processor for Math & Greek Symbols

    I was wondering if there is some verison of Word~or something like it,in which it has virtually all the math operators and greek letters. So then you could write elegant formulas and equations.
  15. Y

    Exploring Quantum Processors & Physics: Experiments & Applications

    I have heared about quantom processor. Is this thing possible? are they close to create such a processor? A more general question. Are there any experiments that proove quantom physics is true? Or are there any applications based on quantom physics? or all people do with quantom physics is...
  16. Norman

    Motherboard/CPU processor question

    I have an old Intel motherboard in my Dell Desktop which is running a P3 900MHz CPU. As new software comes out and requires more RAM, better sound and video cards, and faster processors, I have been updating my computer. It is nice to do myself, since I get to learn about my computer and as a...
  17. S

    Choosing the Right Processor for Fluid Flow Calculations at Low Reynold Numbers

    I need to do some fluid flow calculations at low Reynold numbers. My current PIII won't suffice. Which processor should I go in for? I was looking towards the likes for P4 3GHz with HT. I know with this speed, the calculations will take hours but I am willing to tolerate that. Will a 3.2 GHz...
  18. D

    What is the best processor for learning about bus operations: 8-bit or z80?

    Hi! I wonder which processor I ought to use. It should just be used to tech me the fundamentals of its operations on the buses. 8-bit? I'd a look at the z80, but it seems rather difficult obtaining...
  19. Astronuc

    TextPad - Plain text processor.

    TextPad® 4.7.3 is a powerful, general purpose editor for plain text files. http://www.textpad.com/ A 'free' trial copy is available, but it is inexpensive, and quite powerful, and it is available in several languages. I have used a paid copy for over 7 years. It handles text files...
  20. Saint

    AMD Athlon 64 4000+ / 1MB Cache / 2000MHz FSB / Socket 939 / Processor

    I think this CPU beats all Intel's CPUs.
  21. R

    Replace an Intel processor with an Alpha processor

    Can I just replace an Intel processor (like pentium) or an AMD processor, with another type like alpha processor in my PC? Of course I'll have to reinstall the operating system.
  22. R

    What are the latest processors from Intel and AMD and where are they used?

    Please could someone clarify to me the latest CPUs of Intel, like centrino, pentiumM, extreme edition, itanium, opteron, etc. Where are they used. What are the latest AMD CPUs?
  23. E

    Why is a processor limited in its frequency?

    Hello! This is my first post in this forum :). I have been wondering about this for a long time; why, if electricity is instantaneous, does a CPU in a computer have a maximum operational frequency? //Henke
  24. Saint

    What's the future of Intel's dual-core processor technology?

    The news said that Intel will manufacture dual-core processor in the future, to compensate heat problem, the new roadmap will not play on the GHz benchmark. Any idea how is dual-core technology? Is it virtually a dual-processor?
  25. Saint

    Have we optimized AMD64bit processor at this moment?

    It can run 32/64-bit application, but at this moment >90% application softwares are 32-bit, so, how can we optimize Athlon64? Do you think Longhorn will have 64-bit version available?
  26. Saint

    Is Intel Prescott 64bit processor?

    When will intel issue 64bit desktop/mobile processor like AMD did?
  27. A

    The Physics of a Computer Processor

    Hello,I am a student attending Highschool and I was assigned in my modern physics class(2nd year physics course) to do a presentation in front of the whole class about the physics of computer processors. I know that it has a lot to do with electricity magnetism because it sounds like it would...
  28. A

    The Physics of a Computer Processor

    Hello,I am a student attending Highschool and I was assigned in my modern physics class(2nd year physics course) to do a presentation in front of the whole class about the physics of computer processors. I know that it has a lot to do with electricity magnetism because it sounds like it would...
  29. O

    Revolutionary New Electro-Optic Processor

    Micro-processor technology is growing very rapidly now. The following is an example of one such project that will soon revolutionize our world. http://israel21c.com/bin/en.jsp?enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enZone=Technology&enDispWho=Articles^l528&enPage=BlankPage
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