Week 01

Introduction to Computers: Data and Information, Information Processing Cycle, the Components of a Computer, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Using Computers. Networks and the Internet. Computer Software, Categories of Computers, Elements of an Information System, Examples of Computer Usage, Computer Applications in Society.

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  • A WORLD OF COMPUTERS
  • WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
  • Data and Information
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • of Using Computers
  • Information Processing Cycle
  • THE COMPONENTS
  • OF A COMPUTER
  • Input Devices
  • Output Devices
  • System Unit
  • Storage Devices
  • Communications Devices
  • NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
  • COMPUTER SOFTWARE
  • System Software
  • Application Software
  • Installing and Running Programs
  • Software Development
  • CATEGORIES OF COMPUTERS
  • PERSONAL COMPUTERS
  • Desktop Computers
  • MOBILE COMPUTERS AND MOBILE
  • DEVICES
  • Notebook Computers
  • Mobile Devices
  • GAME CONSOLES
  • SERVERS
  • MAINFRAMES
  • SUPERCOMPUTERS
  • EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
  • EXAMPLES OF COMPUTER USAGE
  • Home User
  • Small Office/Home Office User
  • Mobile User
  • Power User
  • Large Business User
  • COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
  • IN SOCIETY
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Science
  • Publishing
  • Travel
  • Manufacturing
  • CHAPTER SUMMARY
  • COMPANIES ON THE CUTTING
  • EDGE
  • Dell
  • Apple Computer
  • TECHNOLOGY TRAILBLAZERS
  • Bill Gates
  • Anne Mulcahy