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Chapter 1A
Workstations
Specialized computers Optimized for science or graphics More powerful than a desktop
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Categories of Computers
Designed to be used by single user, multiple users, and no user at all Also categorized by their power or speed and the type of tasks they handle Sub-catorized according to price, the type of hardware and software
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Generation of Computers
The Mechanical Era (1623 1900) First Generation Electronic Computers (1937 1953) Second Generation (1954 1962) Third Generation (1963 1972) Fourth Generation (1972 1984) Fifth Generation (1984 1990) Sixth Generation (1990 till date)
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Smart phones
Hybrid of cell phone and PDA Web surfing, e-mail access
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Computers In Society
More impact than any other invention
Changed work and leisure activities Used by all demographic groups
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Computers In Society
Computers at home
Many homes have multiple computers Most American homes have Internet Computers are used for
Business Entertainment Communication Education
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Computers In Society
Computers in education
Computer literacy required at all levels
Computers in industry
Computers are used to design products Assembly lines are automated
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Computers In Society
Computers in government
Necessary to track data for population
Police officers Tax calculation and collection
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Computers In Society
Computers in health care
Revolutionized health care New treatments possible Scheduling of patients has improved Delivery of medicine is safer
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Chapter 1A
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