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Computer software consists of programs that enable computers to perform tasks and interact with users, categorized into application, system, programming, and driver software. Computers can be classified based on size, purpose, and hardware design, including supercomputers, mainframes, and microcomputers. Peripheral devices, which include input, output, and storage devices, facilitate data transfer and processing, with examples like keyboards, mice, and printers.

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Computer software consists of programs that enable computers to perform tasks and interact with users, categorized into application, system, programming, and driver software. Computers can be classified based on size, purpose, and hardware design, including supercomputers, mainframes, and microcomputers. Peripheral devices, which include input, output, and storage devices, facilitate data transfer and processing, with examples like keyboards, mice, and printers.

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What is Computer Soft Ware?

- Computer software helps the computer to perform the task using


programs. It is generally a language that a computer understands.
- Collection of instructions that enables a user to interact with the computer
Types of software
Major types of computer software are:
- Application software
- System software
- Programming software
- Driver software

1.1.1. Computer Classifications

Classification of Computers according to Size, Type and Purpose


We see many Computers nearby, but they all are different from each other. In this
Module, we are going to know about the basics and classification of
computers which included all the different types of computers.
There are different classes of computer technology available these days. The
functionality and data processing of each type of computer is different and output
results as well.
However, the methods or techniques, Size, capacity, characteristics, and data
handling of the data of each computer may be different too. Let’s Get to Know the
“What are the Classifications of Computers System“.

We can classify the computers into the following 3 categories:


- On the Basis of Size and Capacity, [Supercomputer, Mainframe, Mini, and
Micro
Computer].
- On the Basis of Purposes, [General and Special Purpose].
- On the Basis of Hardware Design and Type [Analog, Digital, and Hybrid
Computer].
Fig 1.1.3.1 classification of computers
1.2. Identifying client peripherals requirements

Peripheral Devices
Any device connected internally or externally to a computer system unit and used in the
transfer of data as well as processing information is considered as peripheral devices.

Any input, output or external storage device connected externally or internally


communicate with the computer's processors is termed as peripherals. Examples are:
monitor, keyboard, printer, disk, tape, graphics tablet, scanner, joy stick, paddle or mouse
etc.

Categories of Peripherals and Device Drivers


Peripheral devices can be categorized in to three (3), Input device, Output devices and
Internal and external storage devices.
Input device - is a device that has been used as a means of input. It is any peripheral
(piece of computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to
an information processing system such as a computer or other information appliance.
The common input devices are keyboard, mouse, and scanner.
 Keyboard - The computer key board is used to input, or enter, letters, numbers,
symbols, punctuations and commands into the computer. The standard keyboard
layout is sometimes called QWERTY layout and it is the most common layout.

Fig.1.2.1 Keyboard

 Mouse or a pointing device is any human interface device that allows a user
to input spatial data to a computer. In the case of mice and touch
screens, this is usually achieved by detecting movement across a
physical surface.

Fig.1.2.2. Mouse
The most familiar type of mouse is Optical mouse and this kind of mouse utilizes light-
emitting diodes (LED) or laser as a method of tracking movement. These mice are more
proficient than other computer mice. These mice are easily identified by examining the
bottom of the mouse.

 Scanner is a device that can scan or digitize images on paper and convert
them to data that the computer can use. They can then be stored in a file,
displayed on the screen, added to documents, or manipulated.

Fig.1.2.3. Scanner

 Imaging and Video input Devices


Video input devices are used to digitize images or video from the outside world into the
computer. The information can be stored in a multitude of formats depending on the
user's requirement.

- Digital camera
- Webcam
- Image scanner
- Fingerprint scanner
- Barcode reader
- 3D scanner
- Laser rangefinder
 Medical Imaging
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Positron emission tomography
- Medical ultrasonography

 Audio input devices


In the fashion of video devices, audio devices are used to either capture or
create sound. In some cases, an audio output device can be used as an input
device, in order to capture produced sound.

- Microphone
- MIDI keyboard or other digital musical instrument
Output Device
An output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the
results of data processing carried out by an information processing system (such as
a computer) to the outside world. In computing, input/output, or I/O, refers to the
communication between an information processing system (such as a computer), and the
outside world. Inputs are the signals or data sent to the system, and outputs are the signals
or data sent by the system to the outside.
Examples of output devices are:-

 Printer

In computing, a printer is a peripheral which produces a text and/or graphics of


documents stored in electronic form, usually on physical print media such as paper or
transparencies.

Fig.1.2.4. Printer

 Speakers

Computer speakers range widely in quality and in price. The computer speakers
typically packaged with computer systems are small, plastic, and have mediocre
sound quality. Some computer speakers have equalization features such as bass
and treble controls.

Fig.1.2.5. Speaker

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