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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I believe that computers in the future will not only get smaller and faster but the items they can process in a second would be astronomical to a computer of 10 years before it. If Gordon Moore’s Theory holds up My statement above will inevitably be correct. I believe that computers in the future will not only get smaller and faster but the items they can process in a second would be astronomical to a computer of 10 years before it. If Gordon Moore’s Theory holds up My statement above will inevitably
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Why Is A Computer So Powerful? (CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTERS) 1. Programmability This is the most important feature of any computer. Programmability can be simply defined as the ability of a functional unit to perform certain pre-defined operations or tasks automatically and independently under the control of running program‚ with minimum user intervention or assistance. 2. Speed of operation A computer is a very fast device. It can perform in a few seconds the amount of a work that a human
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In today’s modern world‚ computers are needed everyday. Around the world‚ children use computers from the time they are little. It’s true that children should have fun when they are young; however‚ in my opinion‚ a child who knows how to use the computer will be more successful in the future. My reasons for this view are personal‚ academic and professional. From a personal point of view‚ computers can help young people to learn more about the world. For example‚ some children use the Internet to
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Have you ever thought how much time do you spend using on a computer in a day/week? Computers are as common in numerous households around the world. People from all age groups are learning to operate computers and anyone who has worked with computers for long periods of time knows that computers can be just as addicting as drinking every night of the week. Take further‚ Computer addiction can have a number of physical‚ social‚ and psychological effects on a person‚ and it is to be taken as seriously
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AMAR We cannot deny that the rapid development of our country had improved our education system. It seems that more and more often computers and technology are being used in an educational setting. This trend of online learning‚ using long distance learning‚ and reliance on the internet for educational information is seemingly being pushed forward to enhance the learning abilities among the students. It makes the learning and teacher environment more comfortable for the teachers and students as
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Careers In Computer Engineering Careers In Computer Engineering While financial analysts‚ government officials‚ and employment specialists frequently disagree on conditions existing in the American economy today‚ everyone concurs with the idea that a college graduates possessing a degree in the field of computer engineering is in the enviable position of being able to pick and choose among job offers with several major computer companies and other Fortune 500 employers. Over the last five
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Basics of Computer :: 1 1 Basics of Computer 1.1 INTRODUCTION In this lesson we present an overview of the basic design of a computer system: how the different parts of a computer system are organized and various operations performed to perform a specific task. You would have observed that instructions have to be fed into the computer in a systematic order to perform a specific task. Computer components are divided into two major categories‚ namely‚ hardware and software. In this lesson we
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Generations of Computer Computer Age: Past‚ Present‚ and Future The First generation The Second Generation The Third Generation The Fourth Generation The Fifth Generation The Computer Age 1951-1958 The First Generation Vacuum Tube – – Rapid changes Four generations over 50 years Trends across generations – Decrease size – Increase speed Magnetic core memory Storage – – Heat Burnout Machine language Punched cards Tape (1957) Characteristics of 1st Generation Computers Computers
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Are computers necessary? Computers have been around for many years and it has become difficult to imagine life without them. They are present almost everywhere we go - at the supermarket‚ at the bank‚ at home‚ in the car. Computers are more efficient than we humans are‚ at least when it comes to calculations and related topics - as the name computer implies (to compute - to calculate). The question is‚ however - could we do without computers? Are computers really necessary‚ or do we just use them
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