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BASICS
Major Topics
History of Computer
Generation of Computers
Computer Applications
Computer
Personal Computer Systems
Computer Terminologies
What is
COMPUTER?
Computer
is an electronic device that can
perform simplex and complex
computations.
FEEDBACK
History of Computer
Abacus
ultimate ancestor of today’s computers
the arithmetic tool of early merchants
used to aid in handling
numerical/logical
computations
History of Computer
Charles Babbage
“Father of Computing”
invented the Analytical and
Difference Engines 1791 - 1871
Basic Terms
Hardware
Software
Data
Information
Default
Hardware
Software
DATA and INFORMATION
Default
Computer
Types of Computer
Workstations
Palmtop / Handheld
Tablet PC
Main Frame
Classification
of
Computers
Classification of Computers
There are several ways of classifying computers –
according to size, speed, computing compatibility or
general application.
a.Microcomputers
b.Minicomputers
c.Mainframes
d.Supercomputers
Microcomputers
These are the most common type of computers
used by people today, whether in a workplace,
at school or on the desk at home. The term
“microcomputer” was introduced with the
advent of single chip microprocessors.
Examples:
• Weather Forecasting Computers
Supercomputers
Personal Computer Systems
computer system
• refers to a computer and all of the input, output, and storage
devices that are connected to it
• Input Devices
• Keyboard
• Pointing Devices
• Scanner
• Digital Cameras
• Microphone
• CD/DVD ROM
Input Devices
Personal Computer Systems
• Output Devices
Monitors / Display Devices
• CRT
• LCD
• LED
Printer
• Dot Matrix
• Ink Jet
• Laser
Speakers
CD Writers
Output Devices
Output Devices
Output Devices
Personal Computer Systems
Storage Devices
• Computer System Unit
• Hard Disk Drive
• Solid State Drive
• Floppy Disk Drive
• CD / DVD
• Flash Drives
Storage Devices
Computer Terminologies
Input Processing
Data Computer Program
Information Software
bit Central Processing Unit
byte Memory
character Storage
File Output
Data file
Executable file
Computer Terminologies