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Wonders of Computers

This document discusses how computers have impacted daily life. It begins with basic definitions of computers and their components. It then explains how system software and application software allow computers to function and be used for tasks. The document outlines how computers are used in education, research, manufacturing, automobiles, architecture, project management, and other areas. It traces the history of computers from early electronic digital computers to advancements with transistors and integrated circuits. In conclusion, the document states that computing continues to grow rapidly and impact many aspects of daily life.

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Wonders of Computers

This document discusses how computers have impacted daily life. It begins with basic definitions of computers and their components. It then explains how system software and application software allow computers to function and be used for tasks. The document outlines how computers are used in education, research, manufacturing, automobiles, architecture, project management, and other areas. It traces the history of computers from early electronic digital computers to advancements with transistors and integrated circuits. In conclusion, the document states that computing continues to grow rapidly and impact many aspects of daily life.

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Wonders of Computers and Its Impact on Daily Life

Computer
Simplest definition:
It is an electronic machine used for problem solving.

Continued It is; Programmable. It can; very quickly; Process, store and retrieve large amounts of data.

Basic Parts of a Computer


System Unit

Inside a System Unit

System Unit Components -put together

System Unit Vs System Software


It is Only and Only the System Software; That enables System Unit to recognize itself and its peripherals i.e. the I/O Devices.

System Software
The System Software makes a Computer work.

Application Software
User Interface for obtaining a Task Done By a Computer

Basic Application Software


MS Office
Mathematical software

Educational software

Industrial automation

Medical software

Simulation software

Telecom; Internet.

CAD CAM

Gaming

Hardware / Software Interaction

Contrast

Computers Today 2011

The world's first electronic digital computer 1942

Thought behind Computing


Binary Logic
True (+5 V) Logic 1 False (0 V) Logic 0 How this Two State System can do all this

Technological Advancement
Using Electron Tub Use of Transistors and ICs (Integrated Circuits)

Technological Advancement .. Continued


Using Electron Tub Use of Transistors and ICs (Integrated Circuits)

Manual Soldering Soldering by Robots

Impact on Daily Life


Education Research and Development

Impact on Daily Life


Manufacturing Applications of CAD and CAM

Automobiles

Impact on Daily Life


Architecture; Applications of AutoCAD

Buildings Design and Construction

Impact on Daily Life


Project Management

References:
http://answers.wikia.com/wiki/What_is_the_definition_of_'computer http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-acomputer http://www.warepin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/parts-ofcomputer-hardware.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_software#Overview http://www.techpin.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/ti-nspiregraphing-calculator-latest-gadgets-in-technology.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIwF1Hg65mg Sites last visited on 12 to 14 December, 2011

Other Areas facilitated


Finance Communication Internet, Mobile Automation etc, etc Last but not the Least
Islam in particular ..

The Field is rapidly growing


Computing is touching the heights each day. Sky is the Limit !

Thank you all, pl

Working With Binary Numbers


4 2 In 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 Out 0 1 2 3 4 5

4 Bit ( a nible) 8 Bit ( a Byte) 16 Bit 32 Bit 64 Bit

Seven-Segment Displays

Seven-Segment Displays

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