LIVING IN THE IT ERA - connects two or more local area

network over a large geographic

Information Technology
- use of computer to store, retrieve, Disadvantage
transmit, and manipulate data or  The network requires hardware,
info software which demands high initial
- has to do with computer hardware, setup costs
software, or networks used to store,  Data security is quite a big concern in
create, secure, exchange, or networking
access digital data  Regular maintenance of a network
- computer programming and needs considerate time and expertise
software development were handled
by mathematicians and computer Internet - a worldwide connection of
scientists networks that connects billions of:
Computer  Businesses
- latin = “computare” = to calculate  Government agencies
or programmable machine  Educational institutions
Charles Babbage - grand father of  Individuals
computer
Information and Communication
Components of Computer Technology

1. Hardware - electric, electronic, and - provides access to info through

mechanical telecommunications
2. Software - series of instructions that tells - similar to IT but focuses on
the computer what to do; computer communication tech
programs
IOS Timeline
Advantages:
 Reliability
 Storage
 Speed
 Communication
 Consistency

Disadvantage:
 Violation of privacy
 Impact on labor force
 Health risks
 Impact on environment

Networks and the Internet

Network - connection of computers and

devices together via communications
devices and transmission media

Types of Networks

1. Local Area Network

- connects a small number of
system in a relatively close
geographical

2. Metropolitan Area Network

- communication infrastructure that
has been developed in and among
large cities
3. Wide Area Network

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