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Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition: Living in A Digital World

This document is an introductory chapter about computers from the textbook "Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition". The chapter defines what a computer is, describes the basic components of a computer including hardware and software, discusses different types of computers and their uses, and provides examples of how computers are used in various aspects of modern society. It aims to give readers an overview of computers and their role in digital life.

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Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition: Living in A Digital World

This document is an introductory chapter about computers from the textbook "Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition". The chapter defines what a computer is, describes the basic components of a computer including hardware and software, discusses different types of computers and their uses, and provides examples of how computers are used in various aspects of modern society. It aims to give readers an overview of computers and their role in digital life.

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Discovering Computers

Fundamentals,
2011 Edition
Living in a Digital World
Objectives Overview

See Page 1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 2


for Detailed Objectives Chapter 1
Objectives Overview

See Page 1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 3


for Detailed Objectives Chapter 1
A World of Computers

• Computers are everywhere

Pages 2 - 3 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 4


Figure 1-1 Chapter 1
What Is a Computer?

• A computer is an electronic device, operating


under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory

Information Processing Cycle

Pages 3 - 4 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 5


Chapter 1
What Is a Computer?

Page 4 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 6


Figure 1-2 Chapter 1
The Components of a Computer

• A computer contains many electric, electronic, and


mechanical components known as hardware

Pages 4 - 7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 7


Chapter 1
The Components of a Computer

Page 5 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 8


Figure 1-3 Chapter 1
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers

Page 7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 9


Chapter 1
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
• Green computing involves reducing the electricity
consumed and environmental waste generated when
using a computer
• Strategies include:
– Recycling
– Regulating manufacturing processes
– Extending the life of computers
– Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Green Computing
below Chapter 1
Page 7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 10
Chapter 1
Networks and the Internet

• A network is a collection of computers and devices


connected together, often wirelessly, via communications
devices and transmission media
• The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that
connects millions of businesses, government agencies,
educational institutions, and individuals

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click The Internet
below Chapter 1
Page 8 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 11
Chapter 1
Networks and the Internet

Page 8 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 12


Figure 1-6 Chapter 1
Networks and the Internet

• People use the Internet for a variety of reasons:

Pages 8 - 9 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 13


Figure 1-7 Chapter 1
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
– Also called an online social network

Page 10 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 14


Chapter 1
Computer Software

• Software, also called a program, tells the


computer what tasks to perform and how to
perform them

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Windows
below Chapter 1
Pages 11 - 12 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 15
Figures 1-8 - 1-9 Chapter 1
Computer Software

• Installing is the process of setting up software to


work with the computer, printer, and other
hardware

Pages 12 - 13 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 16


Figure 1-10 Chapter 1
Computer Software

• A programmer develops software or writes the


instructions that direct the computer to process
data into information

Page 13 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 17


Figure 1-11 Chapter 1
Categories of Computers

Pages 14 - 15 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 18


Chapter 1
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

Pages 15 - 16 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 19


Figures 1-13 - 1-14 Chapter 1
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Pages 16 - 18 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 20


Chapter 1
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Pages 16 - 17 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 21


Figures 1-15 – 1-18 Chapter 1
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Digital Cameras
below Chapter 1
Pages 17 - 18 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 22
Figures 1-19 – 1-20 Chapter 1
Game Consoles

• A game console is a mobile computing device


designed for single-player or multiplayer video
games

Page 18 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 23


Figure 1-21 Chapter 1
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

Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 24


Figure 1-22 Chapter 1
Mainframes

• A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful


computer that can handle hundreds or thousands
of connected users simultaneously

Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 25


Figure 1-23 Chapter 1
Supercomputers

• A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful


computer
– Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing
more than one quadrillion instructions in a single
second

Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 26


Figure 1-24 Chapter 1
Embedded Computers

• An embedded computer is a special-purpose


computer that functions as a component in a
larger product

Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 27


Chapter 1
Embedded Computers

Page 20 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 28


Figure 1-25 Chapter 1
Examples of Computer Usage

Pages 20 – 23 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 29


Figures 1-26 – 1-28 Chapter 1
Examples of Computer Usage

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Enterprise
Computing below Chapter 1
Pages 23 – 24 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 30
Figures 1-29 – 1-30 Chapter 1
Computer Applications in Society

Pages 24 -26 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 31


Figures 1-31 – 1-34 Chapter 1
Computer Applications in Society

Pages 26-27 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 32


Figures 1-35 – 1-38 Chapter 1
Video: Computer History in a Barn

CLICK TO START

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 33


Chapter 1
Summary

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Chapter 1
Discovering Computers
Fundamentals,
2011 Edition
Living in a Digital World

Chapter 1 Complete

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