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Chapter 01

The document summarizes the basic introduction to computers. It discusses what a computer is, its components, advantages and disadvantages of using computers, different types of networks and the internet. It also describes various types of computers like personal computers, mobile devices, game consoles, servers, mainframes, supercomputers and embedded computers. Finally, it provides examples of computer usage in different fields and its applications in society.

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Chapter 01

The document summarizes the basic introduction to computers. It discusses what a computer is, its components, advantages and disadvantages of using computers, different types of networks and the internet. It also describes various types of computers like personal computers, mobile devices, game consoles, servers, mainframes, supercomputers and embedded computers. Finally, it provides examples of computer usage in different fields and its applications in society.

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CHAPTER 1

BASIC
INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTERS

What Is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device,

operating under the control of


instructions stored in its own memory

Information Processing Cycle


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The Components of a
Computer

A computer contains many electric,

electronic, and mechanical components


known as hardware

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Advantages and Disadvantages


of Using Computers
Advantages of
Using Computers

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Disadvantages of
Using Computers

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Networks and the Internet


A network is a

collection of
computers and
devices connected
together, often
wirelessly, via
communications
devices and
transmission
media
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Networks and the Internet


The Internet is a worldwide collection of

networks that connects millions of


businesses, government agencies,
educational institutions, and individuals

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Networks and the Internet


People use the Internet for a variety of

reasons:

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Networks and the Internet


A social networking Web site

encourages members to share their


interests, ideas, stories, photos, music,
and videos with other registered users

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Computer Software
Software, also called a program, tells

the computer what tasks to perform and


how to perform them

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Computer Software
Installing is the process of setting up

software to work with the computer,


printer, and other hardware

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Computer Software
A programmer

develops software
or writes the
instructions that
direct the
computer to
process data into
information

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Categories of Computers

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Personal Computers
A personal computer can perform all of

its input, processing, output, and storage


activities by itself
Two popular architectures are the PC and
the Apple
Desktop computer

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Mobile Computers and


Mobile Devices

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Mobile Computers and


Mobile Devices

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Mobile Computers and


Mobile Devices

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Game Consoles
A game console

is a mobile
computing device
designed for
single-player or
multiplayer video
games

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Servers
A server controls

access to the
hardware,
software, and
other resources on
a network
Provides a

centralized storage
area for programs,
data, and
information
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Mainframes
A mainframe is a

large, expensive,
powerful computer
that can handle
hundreds or
thousands of
connected users
simultaneously

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Supercomputers
A supercomputer is the fastest, most

powerful computer
Fastest supercomputers are capable of

processing more than one quadrillion


instructions in a single second

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Embedded Computers
An embedded computer is a special-

purpose computer that functions as a


component in a larger product

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Elements of an Information
System

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Examples of Computer
Usage

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Examples of Computer
Usage

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Computer Applications in
Society

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Computer Applications in
Society

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