One of the most important technological innovations of the 20th century has been the development and use of the high-speed, multipurpose computer. For many, actual interaction with a computer has become a part of daily life, be it at work, school, or home. This report provides a first attempt to provide information about how computers are distributed, who uses them, and how they are being used. Data are from the October 1984 CPS, which included questions sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics on the availability of computers to persons at home and the use of computers when one was present at home, work, or school.