Literary notes about Computer (AI summary)
The term “computer” in literature spans a varied landscape—from precise technical instructions to symbolic elements in narrative fiction. In many technical texts, such as those by Odd De Presno, the computer is described in functional terms: it is something to be safeguarded against electrical problems [1], configured for smooth file transfers [2, 3], and even optimized for memory and energy use [4, 5]. At the same time, in works like Little Brother by Cory Doctorow, the computer emerges as more than a mere machine: it becomes an interactive agent that connects users to vast networks and even shapes their identities [6, 7, 8]. In both settings, whether guiding the practical aspects of everyday technology or symbolically representing modern communication and connectivity, literature uses the word “computer” to reflect its complex role in our digital lives.
- Connecting your equipment to earth ————————————————— Secure your computer and modem against thunderstorms and other electrical problems.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - File transfer ——————- The copying of a file from one computer to another over a computer network.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - Your final job is to transfer the file from Ulrik to your personal computer using traditional methods.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - Turning the computer on and off once a day is probably the best compromise between your electric bill and your computer's lifespan.
— from Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery - If you are the only user of your computer, you might want to turn the computer off when you're done with it.
— from Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery - She did something at her computer, then said, "Have a seat.
— from Little Brother by Cory Doctorow - It must have looked bizarre on the network histograms, like I was looking up the address of every computer in the world.
— from Little Brother by Cory Doctorow - A computer is the most complicated machine you'll ever use.
— from Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
