erUNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Structure 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction Objectives Introduction to Computers Why Computer? Evolution of Computers 1.3.1 The First Computer 1.3.2 Some Well Known Early Computers 1.3.3 Computer Generations 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Components of a Computer Hardware vs Software System vs Applications Software Bits and Bytes Input and Output Devices RAM/ROM 1.10 Secondary Storage Devices 1.11 Summary 1.12 Answers to SAQs 1.1 INTRODUCTION This unit aims
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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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Dell Computer Corporation Embry Riddle Aeronautical University October 6‚ 2012 Dell Computer Corporation The Dell Computer Corporation was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell from his dorm room at the University of Texas at the age of 19 with $1000. The original name of the company was PC’s Unlimited. The corporation was started with a simple premise as its basic foundation: so that personal computers could be built and sold directly to customers and by doing this‚ Dell could address their specific
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Computer Lab or Computers in the Classroom Everyone lives in a society dependent on technology at work‚ home‚ and school‚ but students are not able to access this technology on a continuous basis. Computers are significant to education because they make us reconsider how students learn‚ how they are inspired‚ and what useful information is. Classroom with computers have become an important part of the curriculum and need to be used daily. Phasing out computer labs and putting computers right in
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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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Apple Computer‚ Inc. Frances Woodyard Jacinta Acquay BUS 499 - Business Administration Capstone 1/29/2012 Describe the strategic challenges facing Apple Computer. The fast pace of technological change and competition are the challenges that Apple Computer is facing. Its strategic moves into communication devices and portable devices for downloading music and movies the company is in stiff competition from all venues. With no entry barrier in this business Apple has competitors‚ with lower priced
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Lungsod ng Maynila UNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA Mehan Gardens‚ Manila SYLLABUS Course Code: CSC 010 Course Title: Computer Fundamentals Prerequisite (if any): None Unit Course: 3 Units 1.0 Course Description: It delves with the history and nature of computers‚ its developments‚ applications and types. It also includes the basic components of the computer system‚ the number systems and conversions‚ the elements of the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) system‚ the different Disk Operating
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What is a computer: A computer is an electronic device that executes the instructions in a program. A device that accepts data‚ processes the data in accordance with the stored program‚ generates results and usually consists of input‚ output‚ storage‚ Airthmatic logic and control units. A computer has four functions: a. accepts data Input: Data or information written into the computer by user The Information Processing Cycle b.processes data Processing: The calculations performed according
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FOREWARD FROM CHAIRMAN Science was born and survives only by questions. The whole foundation of science is questioning. And as parents and teachers well know‚ children are the source of unending questions. Hence‚ ’child is the first scientist’. It is very important for every parent to be willing to make the effort to guide children to be good human beings – enlightened and hardworking. The teacher‚ the child’s window to learning and knowledge‚ has to play the role model in generating creativity
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CHAPTER ONE COMPUTER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS 1.1 Computer System as a Universal Tool A computer system is an electronic device that accepts inputs; transform the input through some processes to obtain output or information that can aid effective decision making. Information originated from raw data which by its own simple definition is any raw fact or figure that can be subjected to a form of manipulation before it can be trusted for decision making. Data can originate from various sources depending
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