week 1
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
