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    This document provides an overview of basic computer components and concepts. It begins by defining a computer as a programmable machine that can execute instructions and respond to new ones. It then discusses key components like the central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), and how memory works by storing information as binary data. The document distinguishes between hardware, the physical components, and software which provides instructions for the hardware. It provides examples of system software like operating systems and application software for specific tasks.

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    This document provides an overview of basic computer components and concepts. It begins by defining a computer as a programmable machine that can execute instructions and respond to new ones. It then discusses key components like the central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), and how memory works by storing information as binary data. The document distinguishes between hardware, the physical components, and software which provides instructions for the hardware. It provides examples of system software like operating systems and application software for specific tasks.

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    This document provides an overview of basic computer components and concepts. It begins by defining a computer as a programmable machine that can execute instructions and respond to new ones. It then discusses key components like the central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), and how memory works by storing information as binary data. The document distinguishes between hardware, the physical components, and software which provides instructions for the hardware. It provides examples of system software like operating systems and application software for specific tasks.

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    By Anilkumar Assistant Professor Acharya Bangalore Business School

    Contents
    What is a Computer
    Basic Computer Components What is GHz?

    What is RAM memory?


    How does memory work Measuring Memory Hardware vs. Software System Software Application Software

    Contents Contd..
    Difference between desktop, laptop and Tablet PC?
    Getting Online Networking

    And about Computer Security

    What is a Computer
    Technically, a computer is a programmable machine.
    This means it can execute a programmed list of

    instructions and respond to new instructions that it is given Example: Desktop Computer, Laptop, Tablet computer etc..

    What is RAM memory?


    The performance of a computer is also dependent on

    the amount of Primary (Main) Memory Random Access Memory (RAM) available. This memory temporarily stores information so that its readily available to the CPU. This includes the program(s) being executed and required data. If this memory is limited or slow this will slow down the computers ability to process information.

    How does Memory work?


    Physically computer memory is made up of transistors

    and capacitors the only information they store is a magnetic charges (high and low) represented by 0 & 1. Computer scientist combine a series of these transistors states to represent information They turn information into a binary format so it can be easily stored in a magnetic charges.

    Hardware vs. Software


    For computer hardware to work it must follow a set of instructions that is supplied to it. These instructions or programs are referred to as software. Some instructions are referred to as the Operating System Software, which controls the basic input/output and memory operations of the computer. Application Software are programs that work with the Operating system to perform specific tasks.

    System Software
    Programs to control computer operations are Called Operating system (OS) Instructions on loading and executing applications and transferring data loaded into main memory on startup (booting) Examples: DOS, Unix, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 8

    Application Software
    Computer programs written to perform specified tasks. They work in tandem with specific Operations Systems Word Processing Spreadsheets Database Management Systems Web design software Internet Access & Email

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