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    The document discusses the history and evolution of computers from early calculating devices like the abacus to modern computers. It outlines the four main components and functions of computers as input, processing, output, and storage. The document also covers the different generations of computers from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits and microprocessors, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each technology. Various uses of computers in fields like business, education, research, and entertainment are also mentioned.

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    The document discusses the history and evolution of computers from early calculating devices like the abacus to modern computers. It outlines the four main components and functions of computers as input, processing, output, and storage. The document also covers the different generations of computers from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits and microprocessors, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each technology. Various uses of computers in fields like business, education, research, and entertainment are also mentioned.

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    Lambda Hall

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    The document discusses the history and evolution of computers from early calculating devices like the abacus to modern computers. It outlines the four main components and functions of computers as input, processing, output, and storage. The document also covers the different generations of computers from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits and microprocessors, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each technology. Various uses of computers in fields like business, education, research, and entertainment are also mentioned.

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    Lambda hall

    Introduction Why we use computers? Where we use computers? Generations Types of computers

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    What is a computer? Definition History

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    Commonly Operating Machine Particularly Used for Trade Education and Research
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    ABACUS was the first device to perform additions and subtractions

    Rectangle frame used some pebbles

    In 1617 Jhon Napier Bone designed slide for performing multiplication and divisions. In 1642 Mr. Blaise Pascal designed mechanical calculator. In 1833 Charles Babbage built differential engine.

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    Speed Accuracy Diligence Reliability Memory capability Versatility Networking capacity

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    Business Education Research Film industry


    Animation Graphics Multimedia

    Entertainment
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    Vaccum tubes
    Advantage:
    It was the fastest one

    Disadvantage:
    Generate heat It is frequently failure Very large in size ,not fortable

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    Transistors Advantage:
    Eliminated the drawbacks of 1st generation

    Disadvantage:
    Highly technology required

    Integrated circuit Advantage:


    1000s of circuits on one small electronic chip

    Disadvantage:
    Consuming more power, producing more heat

    Micro processer Advantage:


    Reduced Power consumption More Speed Reduced size

    A Computer is an electronic device that execute the instructions of a program

    A Computer has four functions: Accepts data. Input Processes data Processing Produces output .. Out put Stores results . Storage
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    Hardware Software Data Information Default

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