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She was a contemporary of Charles Babbage, who is generally credited in the history of computing with designing the first mechanical, general-purpose computer: the Analytical Engine.

William E. J. Doane PhD › Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2010: Sally Fincher 2010

Intel has long believed that computers work best when they are designed with powerful general-purpose processors that do just about everything.

2009 December « Steve Wildstrom on Tech 2009

Icera, by contrast, designed more general-purpose processors that use software to handle different wireless standards.

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“Tainted Love” is my general-purpose earworm cleaner.

I will now ruin your day by mentioning Hanson’s MMMBop. 2009

I agree with the statement that general-purpose computers are intended for people who need them, and dedicated computers like iPhones, iPods, and iPads (and Zunes, too) are for people who need them.

Matthew Yglesias » The End of Hierarchical File Systems 2010

Intel has long believed that computers work best when they are designed with powerful general-purpose processors that do just about everything.

Intel’s Struggles in Graphics Continue with Shelving of Larrabee « Steve Wildstrom on Tech 2009

She rightly saw it as what we would call a general-purpose computer.

Ada Lovelace 2009

Mr. Sonia Herecomestheangst (sponsored by the Salmon & French Fries union) says: tombaker says: darnel buddy, sorry man. maybe try some general-purpose AOL chatrooms.

Think Progress » Palin blames ‘Gore-gate’ for ‘this snake oil science stuff.’ 2010

AMD, which of course sells both general-purpose processors and GPUs, has been singing a less aggressive version of the same tune.

Intel’s Struggles in Graphics Continue with Shelving of Larrabee « Steve Wildstrom on Tech 2009

This year, analysts say such lending to the sector would rise in the form of general-purpose loans that developers can put to a variety of uses.

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