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Objectives:
1. Identify different types of computer devices.
2. Identify the role of the central processing unit.
3. Identify the difference between an operating system and application software.
What is a COMPUTER?
An electronic device, operating under the
control of instructions stored in its own
memory unit, that can accept data
(input), manipulate the data according to
specified rules (process), produce
information (output) from the processing,
and store the results for future use.
Brief History of Computers
A computer originally meant a mathematician.
Gradually developed into machines. The 1st computer in the computing world
is known as ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator).
ENIAC
Computer Anatomy
Computers have three main components:
1. Hardware
2. Operating System
3. Applications
CO
MPU
TERS
Operating System• Program that controls the computer,
enabling the hardware and application software to work together.
• For example, Windows 7, Mac OS X, etc.
Applications
• Set of instructions that performs tasks and extends the functions of the computer.
• Also known as a program or software.
Categories of Computers Mainframes (1940s -
1970s) Big Powerful Support many users
Supercomputers Large mainframe Hundreds of CPUs Single task focus
For example, tallying census results
Categories of Computers
Microcomputers Originally for single
user Called PCs
Desktop systems Portable systems
Connecting Computer Systems
Microcomputers Decentralized processing Flexible storage
Decentralized Centralized on server
Sharing of resources through networks LAN (Local Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) Wireless (WiFi)
Connecting Computer Systems
Connecting to the Internet Single computing device or LAN (Local Area
Network) Use routers to connect