Computer
A computer was, according to Data, "an electronic or mechanical apparatus capable of carrying out repetitious or complex mathematical operations at high speed. Computers are used to control, process, perform, or store information." ()

By the 23rd century, Starfleet qualified Spock as an A-7 Computer expert, and, along with Captain James T. Kirk, he was one of the most adept with the machines on the . ()

Early computers 

Although mechanical computing devices had been employed on Earth since the 1600s, the earliest electronic computer technology was developed in the late 1940s, though the most basic components to create such computers were already available to the public as early as 1930. ()

Early computers did not have voice recognition: users required a keyboard and mouse to select the necessary program. One of the principal historical events on Earth of 1987 was the cloning of computers from carrots. ()

On the "desktop," different icons represented the different functions of the computer. Captain Janeway compared computers of this age to "stone knives and bearskins." ()

Yoshimitsu computer CPUs might be among the cargo carried by early 22nd century colony ships.  (, display graphic)

Duotronic systems 
The duotronic computer was invented by Doctor Richard Daystrom in 2243 and became the primary computing platform for all Starfleet vessels for the next eighty years. ()

Multitronic system 
The M-series multitronic system, also invented by Dr. Richard Daystrom, was the first attempt at placing a fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) system on a starship. The first four multitronic units were failures, but the fifth generation (dubbed M-5) was the first considered advanced enough for actual field testing. Unfortunately, M-5's field test was a failure as well, and no further tests were conducted. The project was later abandoned. ()

Isolinear systems 
In 2329, Starfleet began to adopt a new system of computing using isolinear optical chips. ()

See also
 Isolinear circuitry
 Isolinear chip
 Isolinear rod

Bioneural systems 
In the 2370s, isolinear computer systems began to be enhanced by the inclusion of bio-neural circuitry, of which the bio-neural gel packs formed a huge part. () Bio-neural circuitry is prone to certain bacterial and viral infections, along with subnucleonic radiation. () 's main computer processor was capable of simultaneous access to 47 million data channels, 
of transluminal processing at 575 trillion calculations per nanosecond, and having operational temperature margins from 10 ° to 1790 ° Kelvin. ()

Positronic systems 
Positronics are used in advanced forms of computer systems. Their electromagnetic signature is only found in Soong-type androids. This system was developed by Noonian Soong.

Advanced computers 
The following computers acted as caretakers for civilizations.

 Custodian – Aldea
 Landru – Beta III
 Master computer – Shore Leave Planet
 Vaal – Gamma Trianguli VI

Handheld devices 
Tricorders
PADDs

Software 
 Algorithms
 Diagnostics
 Holoprograms
 Programs
 Subroutines

Related links 
 Androids
 Computer game
 Computer-generated imagery
 Computer glitch
 Computer memory
 Computer record
 Computer terminology
 Induced self-destruction
 LCARS
 Macintosh
 Main computer
 Memory tapes
 Microtape
 Nodes
 Memory node
 Supercomputer
 Y2K bug

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