Introduction To Computers

Lecture # 1

Ms. Kinza Mehr Awan

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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

Information Processing Cycle

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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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Advantages and Disadvantages

of Using Computers
Advantages of
Using Computers

Speed

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Disadvantages of
Using Computers
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Advantages and Disadvantages

of Using Computers
Green computing involves reducing the
electricity consumed and environmental
waste generated when using a computer
Strategies include:

Recycling
Regulating manufacturing processes
Extending the life of computers
Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced
computers
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Networks and the Internet

A network is a
collection of
computers and
devices connected
together, often
wirelessly, via
communications
devices and
transmission media

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Networks and the Internet

The Internet is a worldwide collection of
networks that connects millions of businesses,
government agencies, educational
institutions, and individuals

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Networks and the Internet

People use the Internet for a variety of
Share
Research
Communicate
Shop
Online
Download
Entertainment
Videos
Trading
and
Music
Access Information
Bank
Web
Application
and
Invest
reasons:

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Networks and the Internet

A social networking Web site
encourages members to share their
interests, ideas, stories, photos, music,
and videos with other registered users

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Computer Software
Software, also called a program, tells
the computer what tasks to perform and
how to perform them
Operating
Utility
program
system
System
Operating
Software
system
System
Utility
Software
program

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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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Mobile Computers and Mobile

Devices

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Mobile Computers and Mobile

Devices

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Mobile Computers and Mobile

Devices

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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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Elements of an Information
System
People
Data
Software
Hardware
Procedures

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Elements of an Information
System

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Examples of Computer
Usage
Communications
Home User
Web access
Personal financial management
Entertainment

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Examples of Computer
Usage
Use industry-specific software
Power User
Work with multimedia

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Computer Applications in
Society
Education

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Computer Applications in
Society
Science

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Summary
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