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Chapter 1
Introduction to
Computers
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lecture, YOU should be able to :
Explain the importance of computer literacy
Identify the various types of computer users
Define computer
Explain what is a information process cycle
Identify the components of a computer
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
using computers
Describe the categories of computers
Discuss computer applications in society
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Personal computers
Mobile computers
Mid-range servers
Mainframes
Supercomputers
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Information System
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Computer Literacy
What is computer literacy?
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What Is a Computer?
How is a computer defined?
Accepts data
Raw facts, figures,
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What Is a Computer?
What is the information processing cycle?
Series of input, input, process, output and
storage activities performed by a computer
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Software
Series of instructions that tells
computer what to do and how to do
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Disadvantages Using
Computers
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Resources
Resources
Hardware
Hardware
devices
devices
Software
Software
programs
programs
Data
Data
Saves
Savestime
timeand
and money
money
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Information
Information
Internet:
Worldwide collection of
networks that connects
millions of businesses,
government agencies,
educational institutions, and
individuals
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journalformat
format
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Computer Software
Graphical user interface (GUI)?:
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Computer Software
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Categories of Computers
What are the categories of computers?
PersonalComputers
(desktop)
MobileComputersand
MobileDevices
GameConsoles
Servers
Mainframes
Supercomputers
EmbeddedComputers
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Personal Computers
What are the two most popular styles of
personal computers?
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PC and
compatibles use
the Windows
operating system
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Apple Macintosh
usually uses the
Macintosh operating
system (Mac OS X)
Personal Computers
What is a desktop computer?
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Mobile Computers
What is a notebook computer?
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Resembles a
letter-sized slate
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Mobile devices
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Game Consoles
What are game consoles?
Mobile computing device designed
for single-player or multiplayer video
games
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Servers
What types of servers are there?
A server controls access to
network resources and provides
centralized storage
Mainframe Very powerful,
expensive computer that supports
thousands of connected users
Supercomputer The fastest, most
powerful, most expensive
computer. Used for applications
requiring complex mathematical
calculations
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Embedded Computers
What is an embedded computer?
A special-purpose computer that functions as
a component in a larger product
Use in
Consumer electronics
Home automation devices
Automobiles
Process controller and
robotics
Computer devices and
office machines
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Hardware
Software
Data
People
Procedures
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Categories of users
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Productivity
software
Specialty
software
Web usage
E-mail
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Hardware
Notebook computers
Tablet PCs
Internet-enabled PDAs
Smart phones
Software
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation graphics
software
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Engineers
Scientists
Architects
Desktop publishers
Graphic artists
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Payroll
Inventory
E-commerce
Desktop publishing
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Q&A
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