uncomputer
n.— «The computer that we’ve come to know and love is quickly becoming a thing of the past (thus, the “uncomputer”) and quickly taking its place (and drawing developers in droves) is a new collection of APIs (this time Internet-based ones) and database interfaces being offered by outfits like Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, eBay, Technorati, and Amazon (as well as smaller private enterprises, governments, and other businesses).» —“Web 2.0? It’s more like Computer 2.0″ by David Berlind Between the Lines Dec. 22, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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