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why do people say the computer has bugs when things go wrong?
early computers attracted bugs, they commonly found moths
bugs are blamed for many problems
bugs ate the wiring
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The term "bug" in computing has its origins in early computers. In 1947, a moth was found trapped in a relay of the Harvard Mark II computer, causing a malfunction. This incident led to the use of "bug" to refer to computer glitches. The first option "Early computers attracted bugs, they commonly found moths" aligns with this historical context. The second option is too vague as it doesn't reference the historical incident. The third option about bugs eating wiring has no historical basis related to the origin of the term.
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Early computers attracted bugs, they commonly found moths