INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
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This document discusses the history and components of computers. It covers the generations of computers from the 1940s to present day, as well as classifications like microcomputers, mini computers, and mainframe computers. It also discusses input and output devices, operating systems, software categories like system software and application software, programming languages, and computer networks.
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The document provides an introduction to computers including definitions, components, and uses. It defines a computer as an electronic device that can accept data as input, process the data, and produce information as output based on stored instructions. The key components are identified as the input devices, central processing unit, memory, output devices, and storage devices. Examples of input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners, while monitors and printers are identified as common output devices. The document then discusses the various types of computers from microcomputers to mainframes and supercomputers as well as their characteristics and uses.
OPERATING SYSTEM
The document discusses the key functions and components of operating systems. It describes how operating systems control hardware, load and run programs, manage memory and storage, provide a user interface, handle interrupts and device drivers, and include security features. Some examples of popular operating systems are also given, such as Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Chrome OS, and Unix variants.
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows operating systems have significantly impacted human behavior in several ways. Windows applications like Microsoft Word have made documentation more efficient, saving time for office workers and allowing for the management of large document collections. Excel has also impacted industries by facilitating calculations and scientific data processing. More recently, applications like OneNote have changed notetaking behaviors, making it easier for students and professionals to take and organize notes digitally rather than printing notes. Overall, Windows operating systems have streamlined many workplace and educational tasks through integrated applications.
Introduction to software1
This document provides an overview of software, including its history, types, and evolution. It discusses how software allows computers to compute and process data through program instructions. It defines software as collections of computer programs and related data that provide instructions for what a computer should do. It also describes the different levels of software processing and the major eras in software evolution from pioneers to modern times. Finally, it outlines the main types of software, differentiating between system software that manages computer systems and application software for specific tasks.
Introduction computer
This document provides an introduction to information technology and operating systems. It defines data and information, describes the basic components of a computer system including hardware, software and people. It classifies computers by size and discusses the evolution of computers through five generations from vacuum tubes to today's microprocessors. The architecture of a computer including main parts like input, processing, output is outlined. Finally, it describes system software and application software, and operating systems like Windows that enable communication between users and computers.
Unit 1 computer concepts
Unit - 1 provides an overview of the basic components that comprise a computer system including input devices, output devices, the system unit, and storage devices. It also summarizes the different generations of computers from first to fifth generation based on the underlying technology used from vacuum tubes to microchips. Finally, it briefly describes different types of computers such as personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, and supercomputers based on their size and capabilities.
Computer, generations, languages, soft wares
The document summarizes the evolution of computer systems from ancient calculating tools to modern AI-powered computers. It describes abacuses and early mechanical calculating machines, followed by the development of programmable digital computers in the 1940s using vacuum tubes. The first generation of computers used vacuum tubes, were huge and expensive. Transistor-based second generation computers were smaller and more efficient. Integrated circuits were used in third generation computers, making them smaller and faster. Fourth generation computers introduced graphical user interfaces and networks. Fifth generation computers began incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities like natural language processing and parallel processing. The document also covers computer languages from low-level machine code to high-level languages, and different types of computer software.
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
- 2. GENERATIONS OF COMPUTERS •First Generation(1940-50):Vacuum Tubes •Second Generation(1959-63):Transistors •Third Generation(1964- Early1970s):Integrated circuits •Firth Generation(Early1970s-Till date):Microprocessors •Fifth Generation(Present and Beyond):Artificial Intelligence
- 3. CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS •Micro Computer •Mini Computer •Mainframe computer •Super computer •Desktop Computer •Portable Computer
- 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLIGY IN MEDIA •Print Media •Electronic Media
- 5. INFORMATION TECCHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION One of the most signification forces, influencing change in education in the present century, is the emergence of highly advanced communication technologies.
- 6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLICATION The development of electronic publishing is rapidly is rapidly bringing about change in the publishing industry and quickly establishing a presence within the publishing community.
- 7. INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES INTRODUCTION A computer is a system that collects, processes, outputs, and stores information. Computers can be useless if they do not provide interaction with user.
- 8. INPUT DEVICES •Keyboard •Mouse •Modem •Joystick •Digitizing pen •Tablet •Microphone •Touch screens •Scanner •Camera
- 10. OPERATING SYSTEM INTRODUCTION A operating system is a layer of software which takes care of technical aspects of a computer’s operation.
- 11. EVOLUTION OF OPARETING SYSTEM In the early 1960s, commercial computer vendors were supplying quite extensive tools for streamlining the development, scheduling, and execution of jobson batch processing system. In early computer there were no Operating Systems.
- 12. TYPE OF OPERATING SYSTEM Real-time operating system (RTOS) Single-user, single task Single-user, multi-tasking Multi-user Multi-processing Embedded systems
- 13. FUNCTION OF OPARETING SYSTEM Processer Memory management Device management Storage and File management Security User interface
- 14. PROCESSOR MANAGEMENT Processor management works by allotting equally, the processor’s computing abilities among the processes that run under the OS according to their order of priority.
- 15. COMPUTER SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION A computer needs to be instructed to perform any task. These instructions are given in the form of computer programs which are written in computer programming languages.
- 16. SOFTWARE Software can be defined as the set of programs; routines, and symbolic languages that control the functioning of the hardware and direct its operation.
- 17. CATEGORIES OF SOFTWARE Computer software consists of several programs, which are directly responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware computers of a computer system.
- 18. SYSTEM SOFTWARE System software consists of several programs, which are directly responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system.
- 20. APPLICATION SOFRWARE Word-processing software Spreadsheet software Database software Desktop software Office suite software Image Editors Communication software Utility software Educational software
- 21. CLASSIFICATION OF PROGRAMMING LANGUADES Machine Language Assembly Language High-level Language
- 22. GENERATION OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES •First Generation: Machine Language •Second Generation: Assembly Language •Third Generation: High-level Language
- 23. MODULATION TECHNIQUES •Amplitude Modulation •Frequency Modulation •Phase Modulation
- 24. NETWORK TOPOLOGY Bus topology Ring topology Star topology Tree topology Mash topology