Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Ref Page Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers Slide 1/17 Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Learning Objectives Learning In this chapter you will learn about: § Computer § Data processing § Characteristic features of computers § Computers’ evolution to their present form § Computer generations § Characteristic features
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A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed‚ the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. Ads by Plus-HD-V1.5c×Conventionally‚ a computer consists of at least one processing element‚ typically a central processing unit (CPU)‚ and some form of memory. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logic operations‚ and a sequencing and control
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Are We Too Dependent on Computers? We have become too dependent on computers for answers‚ personal interactions‚ and we spend way too much time on them. If we used the computers for learning and as a tool this issue wouldn’t be as big. The sad truth is that people use this great tool for an easy way to get out of face to face interactions with other people. In 10-20 years it is said that there will be a computer smarter than the whole human race alive today. That is a scary future that we don’t
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April‚ 2013 Social Networking Think of the last time you were at a meeting or a social event and you made a connection with someone. In many circles you’re more likely to hear‚ “Are you on Facebook?” rather than being handed a business card. Social media has shifted the way we interact‚ the way we prepare for high school reunions and the way we market ourselves‚ and our businesses. “Tweet”‚ “tag” and “status updates” have become part of our everyday lives. Social networking is a well-organized
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101ED Concept of a Computer System The Computer System Concept. A computer is more than a high-powered collection of electronic devices performing a variety of information processing chores. A computer is a system‚ an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input‚ processing‚ output‚ storage‚ and control‚ thus providing end users with a powerful information processing tool. Understanding the computer as a computer system is vital to the effective
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Computers in Education By Carla Cooper and Evelia Ramirez December 2006‚ University of California at Berkeley www.consttutioncenter.org “Today‚ education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments. Compulsory school attendance laws and the great expenditures for education both demonstrate our recognition of the importance of education to our democratic society. It is required in the performance of our most basic public responsibilities‚ even service in the armed
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Social Networking Because roughly 150 million people use MySpace and Facebook‚ the door for social networking abuse is left wide open. Over the past several years‚ social networking websites such as MySpace and Facebook have exploded in popularity‚ especially among children‚ teenagers and college students. However‚ recent events involving child predators and other dangerous individuals using these sites have raised concerns about safety and security. Many parents view social networking websites
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A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed‚ the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. Conventionally‚ a computer consists of at least one processing element‚ typically a central processing unit (CPU)‚ and some form of memory. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logic operations‚ and a sequencing and control unit can change the
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for writing computer essay to the students they do not know which topic they should go for. There are millions of essay about computers topics that you can write on‚ but the problem arises when you have to choose any one of them which is not only the best but informative as well. The first thing a writer should do is to ask himself or herself for what purpose he is writing the computers essay‚ mean do they want to inform or persuade or discuss‚ once the type of the essay on computers is decided
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Brief History of Computers (A Look Back at Computing) Computers have become one of the most important parts of modern society. Nearly everything that is modern required or uses computer related technology in some way. But how did computers as we know them come to exist? Did someone sitting in his lab just one day say‚ "Aha! I’ve got it! The computer?! Well‚ no‚ that is not how this happened. Rather‚ many years of brilliant ideas and research from many different individuals contributed
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