Personal Computers and Mainframes: A Comparison MParker Personal Computers and Mainframes: A Comparison Comparing personal computers to mainframe computers is sort of like comparing a pebble to a boulder. When the first personal computers appeared‚ the word mainframe was used to differentiate these huge systems from what were then termed “minicomputers” in the early 1960s ("Computer Concepts And Terminology"‚ 2004). The word “mainframe”
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the sole proprietorship do not include the proprietor’s personal financial records (Basic accounting made easy 2011 edition by Win Ballada‚ CPA). On the other hand‚ Partnership is a form of organization that is being owned and operated by two or more persons who bind themselves. Each partner is personally liable for any debt incurred by the partnership. Accounting considers the partnership as a separate organization‚ distinct from the personal affairs of each other (Basic accounting made easy 2011
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Value Chain Analysis-Costco Corporation Brief on the Organization Costco is among the leading global retailers which provide customers a wide range of merchandise‚ ranging from small to well-known brands. The company began operations in 1983. Over the years‚ Costco has been a retailer in low cost membership-only leader‚ in warehouse club of merchandise. Moreover‚ Costco does not offer frills warehouse business models as its competitors do. Costco’s major competitors
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Computer Virus Information What is a computer virus? Think of a biological virus – the kind that makes you sick. It’s persistently nasty‚ keeps you from functioning normally and often requires something powerful to get rid of it. A computer virus is very similar. Designed to relentlessly replicate‚ computer viruses infect your programs and files‚ alter the way your computer operates or stop it from working altogether. It’s estimated that the Conficker virus infected more than 10 million computers
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PRELIM COMPUTER What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic machine that can be programmed to accept data (input)‚ process it into useful information (output)‚ and store it in a storage device for future use Characteristics of a Computer •It’s a machine. •It is electronic. •It is automatic. •It can manipulate data. •It has memory •It has logical function Capabilities of a Computer • Speed • Accuracy • Repetitiveness • Storage • Programmable Limitations of a Computer • Cannot operate without
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Definition of computer and parts of computer. 4th Week: Data and information 5th Week: Input devices & Output devices. 6th Week: Classification and uses of computer. 7th Week: Mid – Term Test. 8th Week: Revision of terms work 9th Week: Computer peripherals‚. 10-11th Week: Revision. 12-13th Week: Examination. COMPUTER SCIENCE SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK (JSS 1) 1ST Week Revision of first term work 2nd Week Computer parts. Hardware
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from vehicles is another major pollutant along with Nitrogen Oxides‚ that is produced from both natural and manmade processes. 2. Agricultural activities: Ammonia is a very common by product from agriculture related activities and is one of the most hazardous gases in the atmosphere. Use of insecticides‚ pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural activities has
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“Timeline Of Computer” 600’s bc The abacus is developed in China. It was later adopted by the Japanese and the Russians. 600’s ad? Arabic numbers -- including the zero (represented by a dot) -- were invented in India. Arabic translations of Indian math texts brought these numbers to the attention of the Europeans. Arabic numbers entered Europe by means of Spain around 1000 ad and first became popular among Italian merchants around 1300. Until then‚ people used the Roman system in western
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Desktop Computer or Laptop Computer Deciding on purchasing a desktop computer or a laptop computer can be a tough choice; one should consider a few guidelines. Some of these guidelines have to do with the physical aspect of the two computers‚ functioning of the computers‚ and the cost and reliability. When buying a desktop or laptop computer it is a good idea to know what you’re looking for. The physical aspect is a really important thing to look at when buying a desktop or laptop computer. Screen
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The Journey Inside Introduction to Computers Lesson 2: Four Components of a Computer Directions: Use the http://educate.intel.com/en/TheJourneyInside/ExploreTheCurriculum/ website to complete the units in this series. Choose Intro to Computers on the gray menu bar. Choose Lesson 2 on the left side of your screen and complete the questions below after reading the paragraph‚ watching the video‚ and completing Activity 1. 1. Both a toaster and a computer have physical parts you can touch such
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