Why do we refer to computers and other machines as being up or down?

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00:00 Why Do We Refer To Computers And Other Machines As Being Up Or Down?
00:18 Accepted Answer Score 83
02:15 Answer 2 Score 58
04:57 Answer 3 Score 9
05:21 Answer 4 Score 7
05:44 Answer 5 Score 5
06:34 Thank you

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