This document provides an introduction to computers from Ahsan Ashfaq, an instructor of management sciences. It outlines Ashfaq's qualifications and research interests. It then defines what a computer is, the differences between data and information, and how computers compare to humans in terms of capabilities. The document explains the main components of a computer as hardware and software. It describes the hardware components including input/output devices and storage. It also outlines different types of software such as system and application software. The document concludes by listing some applications of computers and providing an assignment for students.

1. Introduction to Computer -I
AHSAN ASHFAQ
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2. Course Instructor :: Ahsan Ashfaq
Qualification:
MS Software Engineering | IMSciences Peshawar
BS Computer Sciences | University of Peshawar (Gold Medalist)
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Research Area:
Software Engineering
Aspect Mining
Data Mining
Email: ahsan.cs123@gmail.com

3. What is a computer ?
An electronic device.
Basic Operations
Input
Processing
Output
Storage
Converts data into Information.
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4. Data Vs. Information
Data
Collection of raw facts and figures.
Can not based decision on data.
Information
Processed form of data
Decisions based on information.
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5. Computer Vs. Human
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6. Computer Vs. Human
Computer wins
Time
Efficiency
Memory
Information processing
Human brain wins
Creativity
Emotions
Language
 Human Brain is the instructor
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7. Computer Vs. Human
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8. The main components of computer
Software
The non physical components of computer.
The instructors to the hardware.
Hardware
The physical components of computer.
Perform the actual processing during the transformation of data to
information
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9. The hardware components of a
computer
Input devices
Used to enter data into the computer system
Output devices
Used to display/show output data to the users
System unit
Contain those components which are used to process data
Storage devices
Used to store data for later use
Communication devices
Enables to send or receive data
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10. Types of Software
System Software
Controls the working of the system
Allows user to access the system hardware
Operating systems
Windows, Unix, Linux, Android etc.
Application Software
Work as a utility for the users
Entertainment software
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Graphic designing
Etc.
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11. What computers can do ?
Documentations
Communications
Play games
Search web
Complex calculations
Audio/video processing
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Entertainment
Provide security and protection
Online shopping
Expert systems
And many more
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12. What computers can not do ?
Can not realize real life scenarios.
Can not adopt.
Can not predict human decision.
Can not learn from experience
Can not have diverse behavior
Can not do something new
Something's should be left for Assignments
as well.
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13. Applications
Computers are everywhere
Work, school, college, office, universities, banks
Employees
Emails, memos, letter, calendars, payrolls
Students
Assignments, research,
People
Social networking, web searching, entertainment
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14. Assignment No 1
Assignment Topic
Find a problem each that computer can not solve
Submission last date
10th September 2019
Submission method
Online (Through email)
Email address :
ahsan.asignment@gmail.com
 Email Subject
IMS_(class)_(name)_(rollnum)_(assign#)
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