Do Now 11-18-08

when you want to type on the computer you use a keyboard that has buttons. data is entered into the computer. then there is a box shaped item that is needed for the computer. data is processed to obtain the results. the printer is really not needed for the computer unless you need to print something that you want or maybe even need. results are output. the printer is an output device that means that it doesn't have to put it in the computer or connect it to the computer.