Computer software can be divided into two main categories: application software and system software. Application Software: Application Software includes programs that do real work for user. Example: Payroll systems‚ Inventory Control‚ Manage student database‚ Word Processor‚ Spreadsheet and Database Management System etc. Application software consists of the programs for performing tasks particular to the machine’s utilization. Examples of application software include spreadsheets‚ database systems
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known and popularly used types of computer software. These software come in the form of tools that assist a programmer in writing computer programs. Computer programs are sets of logical instructions that make a computer system perform certain tasks. The tools that help programmers in instructing a computer system include text editors‚ compilers and interpreters. Compilers translate source code written in a programming language into the language which a computer understands (mostly the binary form)
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Fighting computer addiction in kids (The Philippine Star) November 28‚ 2010 MANILA‚ Philippines – The computer may have made life easier and tasks faster. But like all good things‚ it can be abused and lead to addiction‚ especially in children. They can be so obsessed with computers they no longer have room for ordinary routines in daily life. Computer addicts run the gamut of video and online game players‚ viewers of Internet pornography‚ people in chat rooms‚ those who always check their
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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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Computer Hacking The vast majority of the population of the U.S. does not consider computer hackers‚ who engage in illegal activity‚ as serious criminals. People do not consider computer hacking a serious crime because they are not directly affected. If a computer hacker taps into a network to gain wi-fi‚ no one will really care. But if a computer hacker hacks into a home network and steals credit card information to make purchases‚ then the severity of computer hacking is noticed. I believe
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Top 10 Computer Uses in Business Written by: Catalogs.com Editorial Staff December 28‚ 2010 Filed Under Tech and Electronics Tags: Business‚ computer‚ ten‚ top Contributed by Sara Shea‚ Catalogs.com Info Guru Technology has forever changed the business world. In order to stay technically competitive and efficient in today’s information age‚ the majority of businesses now rely on computers. Computer uses in business range from the scanner at the checkout line of the grocery store to the
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BASIC CONCEPTS IN COMPUTING WHAT IS A COMPUTER A computer may be defined as an electronic device that has the capability of accepting and processing data under the control of a stored program and producing output in the form of information. This information may be in the form of sound‚ images‚ electronic signals‚ etc. and may be stored within the computer or on an external storage device. Computers are not very intelligent but they handle instructions flawlessly and fast. They must follow explicit
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Classification of computers Created by: Valuta Iuliana Module: Information and Communication Technology Teacher: Peter Laszlo Created by: Valuta Iuliana Module: Information and Communication Technology Teacher: Peter Laszlo * Table of Contents 1 Types of computers 2 1.1 Microcomputers 3 1.2 Minicomputers 5 1.3 Mainframe computers 5 1.4 Supercomputer 5
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IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER Today computer is playing very important role in every field of life. Many activities in daily life can be performed very easily and quickly. A lot of time is saved to solve a particular problem. Some important fields where computer are widely used are as under 1- Business Today‚ in global markets‚ it is impossible to run the business without the use of computer technology. Many business activities are performed very quickly and efficiently by using computers. Many business
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Case Analysis: Apple Computer Course number: NETW583 Date: May 10th‚ 2013 The innovation of apple computer began with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the garage of the parents of Steve Jobs in Mountain View‚ California. On 1st April 1976‚ fool’s day‚ the first apple computer was formed by Ronald Wayne‚ Steve Wozniak
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