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EMIS 510:
Introduction to Information
Technology
EMBA
Department of MIS
University of Dhaka
 Books

1. Introduction
to Computer
Peter Norton
2. Computer Fundamentals
Dr. M Lutfar Rahman
3. Computer Fundamentals
Pradeep K. Sinha
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 Course Outline
1. Computer:
Introduction
Characteristics
Use (Specially in Business)
History
Generation

2. Classification of Computer:
Size & volume of data processing
Micro, mini, mainframe, super
Working principle
Analog, digital, hybrid
Purpose of use
Special purpose, general purpose

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Introduction
ORIGIN:
The word `COMPUTER`comes from `COMPUTE`
means `to calculate`and computer means
`calculating machine`

DEFINITION:
computer is an automatic electronic device which
store,retrives & process data to show necessary
results.
Cannot think but carry out instructions using 0 & 1

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Characteristics
Characteristics of Computer
Speed:
Execute command within fraction of second.Data
Processing Unit-MIPS(Millions Of Instructions Per
Second)
Volume of data:
01TB HDD is using even in normal desktop, but
size remains as it was.
Versatility:
Like `ONE MAN ARMY`.One machine but can do
a lot of works.
Repetitiveness:
Scheduled task needn`t any further command.

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Characteristics continues
Diligence:
For a long time working it needn`t any rest. Ex- DU
admission process (OMR checking, preparation of the
results)

Accuracy:
Operator/programmer commits but a computer doesn't
mistake.
Ex- `G. Kasparov` VS `Deep Blue`

Complexity:
Can perform complex and problem solving task easily
which is quite impossible for mankind.

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Use of Computer
Uses of computer (Business
Purpose)
Invention:
Invention of high performing machineries to increase
production.
Quality control:
Accurate maintenance of quality & quantity by
computer.
Management Information Systems:
To create & maintain the large database with a lot
of information.
Statistics:
To get the best statistics among databases of
organization.

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Uses continues..
Prediction:
Future prediction about business & helps to make better
decisions.
Design:
New products designing become easier with the help of
computer.
Maintenance of organization:
To maintain a vast business organization better than past.
Business communication:
Computer become a base station for communication
through E-MAIL,VIDEO CONFERENCE,WEBSITE etc.
Trading:
Like E-bay,Amazon.com etc.different online computerized
services evolved for easy buy & sale.

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Assignment:

History of Computer
Computer
Generation
Generation of computer
Definition:
Generation of computer means gradual
development of key features of computer
(like hardware,software,input or output
devices and other specialties) in different
periods after the invention of computer.

Generations:
Observing all the developments; generations
are divided into 05 categories.

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First generation:(1942-1959)
Prime Hardware: Bulky Vacuum tube
Input device: Punch card & Paper
tape
Memory unit: Magnetic drum/core
Programming language: Machine
language, employing combination of
0&1

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Problems of First generation
Preservation of machine due to it's massive
size and shape.
Low data storage capacity.
Heat problem.
Slow speed
Vacuum tubes are unreliable & inefficient in
operations.
Power consumption is very high. Each tube
half a watt.
Requires constant maintenance.

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Examples of First generation
EDSAC: Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Machine
ACE: Automatic Computer Engine
EDVAC: Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic
Computer
LEO: Lyons Electronic Office
UNIVAC: UNIVersal Accounting Computer
ENIAC: Electronic Numerical Integrator And
Computer

Examples: IBM 650, IBM 704, IBM 705, IBM 709,

Mark II, Mark III.

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Second generation:(1960-1965)
Hardware: Transistor introduced
Input device: Punch card & Paper tape
Memory unit: Magnetic disc/Magnetic
core
Programming language: machine or
Assembly language.
Data transfer: High speed & through
Tele-communication

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Other features of second
generation
Business oriented computer system
Heat problem solved
These were first computer that stored
their instructions in the memory
Smaller in size and less expensive.
Less power consumption. One-tenth of
tube.
Less heat produced.
Faster and large primary and secondary
storage and IO devices.

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Examples of second generation
IBM-1400,IBM-1600,IBM-1620
RCA-301,RCA-501
CDC-1604
NCR-300
HONEYWELL-200
GE-200

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Third generation:(1965-1971)
Hardware: Mainly prepared with `IC`.
Transistor was miniaturized and placed on
`silicon chips` called `semiconductors`.
Programming language: High level
Memory: Semiconductor memory unit
Input device: Keyboard introduced
Output device: Monitor introduced
Data transfer: High speed Satellite
communication

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Other features of third
generation

VDU (Video Display Unit) and `Line printers`

introduced
Interfaced with an `Operating systems`
Computers for the first time become accessible to
a mass people
Could run different applications at the same time
Smaller in size and less expensive than 2nd
generation.
Less power consumption than 2nd generation
Faster and large primary and secondary storage
than 2nd generation.

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Examples of Third generation
PDP-08,PDP-11

IBM-360,IBM-370

GE-600

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Fourth generation:(1971-PRESENT
TIME)

Hardware: Microprocessor based computer, VLSI-

(Very Large Scale Integration)
Memory: Concept of `virtual storage` introduced in
the memory
Programming: Object oriented programming (C++)
and application Package programming (MS Office)
Introduction of `CD ROM` and `DVD ROM`
Customize software development
Semiconductor storage devices were introduced.

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Other features of Fourth
generation
Totally General purpose machine .
Smaller in size and less expensive than 3rd
generation.
More powerful and reliable.
Faster and large primary and secondary
storage than 3rd generation.
High speed network developed
Interactive computer graphics was seen for
the first time in the computer
Development of Mouse & Handheld devices

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Examples of Fourth generation

Apple Macintosh
IBM-3033,IBM-4341
PARAM
HP-3000
TRS-80
SHARP-1211
Traditional Desktop, Palmtop,
Laptop, PDA

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Fifth generation: (Present &
Beyond)
Hardware: Multi-processor & Parallel Processing
AI-(Artificial Intelligence)
Memory: Magnetic Bubble Memory
Voice recognition, Voice command, Talking
machine
Use of `Super VLSI` or GSI and `optical fiber`
in the computer circuit
`Quantum computation`, `Molecular` &
`Nanotechnology`
Will be capable of reasoning, learning, making
inferences and behaving like human.

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Question...???
Break..
Next Topic:

Classification of
computer
Next Class
On the basis of Size & Data process
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Super Computer

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