COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY State-of-the-art - The computer you want, but can't afford. Obsolete - The computer you own. Nanosecond - The time it takes for your state-of-the-art computer to become obsolete. GUI (pronounced "gooey") - What your computer becomes after spilling your beverage on it. Keyboard - The standard way to generate computer errors. Mouse - An advanced input device to generate computer errors easier. Floppy - The state of your wallet after purchasing a state-of-the-art computer. Portable Computer - A device invented to force businessmen to work at home, on vacation, and on business trips. Disk Crash - A typical computer response to any critical deadline. System Update - Quickest method of trashing ALL of your software.