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Fundamentals,
2011 Edition
Living in a Digital World
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A World of Computers
Computers are everywhere
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What Is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device,
operating under the control of
instructionsCollects
stored in its own memory
What Is a Computer?
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The Components of a
Computer
A computer contains many electric, electronic,
and mechanical components known as
Input Device
hardware
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The Components of a
Computer
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Speed
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Disadvantages of
Using Computers
Violation of Privacy
Recycling
Regulating manufacturing processes
Extending the life of computers
Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced
computers
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Computer Software
Software, also called a program, tells
the computer what tasks to perform and
how to perform them
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Computer Software
Installing is the process of setting up
software to work with the computer,
printer, and other hardware
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Computer Software
A programmer develops software or
writes the instructions that direct the
computer to process data into
information
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Categories of Computers
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Personal Computers
A personal computer can perform all
of its input, processing, output, and
storage activities by itself
Two popular architectures are the PC
and the Apple
Desktop computer
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Game Consoles
A game console is a mobile computing
device designed for single-player or
multiplayer video games
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Servers
A server controls access to the
hardware, software, and other resources
on a network
Provides a centralized storage area for
programs, data, and information
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Mainframes
A mainframe is a large, expensive,
powerful computer that can handle
hundreds or thousands of connected
users simultaneously
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Supercomputers
A supercomputer is the fastest, most
powerful computer
Fastest supercomputers are capable of
processing more than one quadrillion
instructions in a single second
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Embedded Computers
An embedded computer is a specialpurpose computer that functions as a
component in a larger product
Consumer Electronics
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Embedded Computers
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Computer Applications in
Society
Education
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Computer Applications in
Society
Science
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