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Computer, includes any electronic or similar device having information processing capabilities. [Copy-right Act, 1957 (14 of 1957), s. 2 (ffb)]

Means any electronic, magnetic, optical or other high-speed data processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic and memory functions by manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and includes all input, output, process-ing, storage, computer software or communication facilities which are connected or related to the computer in a computer system or computer network. [Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000), s. 2(1)(i)]