Computer Networks Does anyone really know what networking is? “In the world of computers‚ networking is the practice of linking two or more computing devices together for the purpose of sharing data” (Networking Fundamentals). Now this is a great explanation but does this really help us understand? Networking has grown over many years. Where did networking come from? Lets go back to the beginning and find out how far we have come. Network research can be traced back to around the 1960’s.
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The health problems associated with daily computer use. This paper represents a general summary of some of the health issues associated with computer use. The number of computers users is growing rapidly. Growing as rapidly are the health problems associated with computer use. Dry and irritated eyes‚ visual fatigue‚ and back pain‚ are among the symptoms most frequently related to computer use. Adolescents are also experiencing problems related to computer use‚ such as emotional and psychiatric symptoms
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CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEMS AND ITS BAKGROUND The rapid growth of computers in field of technology is truly remarkable. Computerized software is considered as assets in any working environment. Now we can see computers everywhere‚ in school‚ different establishment and also is a field of business. Even doctors‚ engineers and accountant use computers in their daily routine. It is because computes made the work a lot easier and faster. These are noted for its capacity to store large amount of information
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Computer Networks NETWORKING CONCEPTS Network A network is basically an interconnection of various points to make a connected system e.g Road‚ Telephone‚ Social Data Network A computer network therefore refers to an interconnection of computers and other peripherals by use of a communication link Peer to Peer Networks In a peer-to-peer network‚ all computers are considered equal; they all have the same abilities to use the resources available on the network. Peer-to-peer networks are designed
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Computer Ethics A Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics (see Appendix A) was first presented by Dr. Ramon C. Barquin ’s in his paper for the Computer Ethics Institute of the Brookings Institution entitled‚ "In Pursuit of a ’Ten Commandments ’ for Computer Ethics" in May of 1992. Computer ethics is about principles related to behavior and decisions made by computer professionals and users‚ including software engineers‚ operators‚ managers‚ policy makers‚ as well as educators and students. This means
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LECTURE 2 COMPUTERS ARE EVERYWHERE 1 – THIS LECTURE LOOKS AT A FEW SPECIFIC AREAS of SOCIETY AND WHERE COMPUTERS ARE USED » TRANSPORT » MEDICAL WORLD » AGRICULTURE » AIRLINE TRAVEL COMPUTERS ARE EVERYWHERE 2 Computers are everywhere. Our lives are directly affected when they do not operate. Computers have infiltrated our lives so we do not know how to function without them. INFORMATION AGE 3 We live in what we call the INFORMATION AGE – Evolving more
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future is the thing that takes a lot of our time and efforts being computer oriented. We have to imagine‚ try to figure out what the future will bring us. We are supposed to lead our generation in looking for new and life enhancing technologies to make man ’s life easier and more enjoyable. How will it look like? [pic]THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION THAT CAME TO OUR MINDS. • Will we be able to talk to our computers in the future? • Will they respond freely? • Can they understand
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is used internally by almost all modern computers. Why Computers Use Binary Binary numbers – seen as strings of 0’s and 1’s – are often associated with computers. But why is this? Why can’t computers just use base 10 instead of converting to and from binary? Isn’t it more efficient to use a higher base‚ since binary (base 2) representation uses up more "spaces"? I was recently asked this question by someone who knows a good deal about computers. But this question is also often asked
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Computer Organization and Computer Evolution I. Computer Organization and Computer Architecture In describing computers‚ a distinction is often made between computer architecture and computer organization. Although it is difficult to give precise definitions for these terms‚ a consensus exists about the general areas covered by each. Computer Architecture refers to those attributes of a system visible to a programmer or‚ put another way‚ those attributes that have a
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LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY Professor: Dr. Kathy Zientek October 8‚ 2012 Recap From learning theories to technology tools‚ what do you find to be the most challenging aspect of teaching and learning with technology? What do you find to be the most beneficial? From learning theories to technology tools the most challenging aspect of teaching and learning with technology has been the expanding rapid modern technologies themselves. Teachers are required to learn how to use these technologies in their
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