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The document provides an overview of computers, defining them as electronic devices that process data and produce information. It discusses the components of computers, including hardware and software, and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using computers. Additionally, it categorizes different types of computers such as personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, supercomputers, and embedded computers.

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The document provides an overview of computers, defining them as electronic devices that process data and produce information. It discusses the components of computers, including hardware and software, and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using computers. Additionally, it categorizes different types of computers such as personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, supercomputers, and embedded computers.

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Discovering Computers

Fundamentals,

Living in a Digital World


A World of Computers

• Computers are everywhere

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Chapter 1
What Is a Computer?

• A computer is an electronic device, operating


under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory

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Chapter 1
Information Processing Cycle

Collects Produces
data Processing information
(input) (output)

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Chapter 1
The Components of a Computer
• Computer is divided into two main parts

Computer

Hardware Software

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Chapter 1
The Components of a Computer

• A computer contains many electric, electronic, and


mechanical components known as hardware
Input Device • Allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer

Output Device • Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people

• Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that


System Unit are used to process data

Storage Device • Holds data, instructions, and information for future use

Communications • Enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and


Device information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices

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Chapter 1
The Components of a Computer

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Chapter 1
Computer Software

• Software, also called a program, tells the


computer what tasks to perform and how to
perform them

System Software

Application Software

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Chapter 1
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers

Speed Violation of Privacy

Reliability Public Safety

Consistency Impact on Labor Force

Storage Health Risks

Communications Impact on Environment

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Chapter 1
Categories of Computers

Personal computers

Mobile computers and mobile devices

Servers

Mainframes Supercomputers

Embedded computers

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Chapter 1
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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Chapter 1
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Notebook computer

Tablet PC

Smart phone

PDA
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ion Chapter 1
Servers

• A server : computer that 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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Chapter 1
Mainframes

• A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful


computer that can handle hundreds or thousands
of connected users simultaneously

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Chapter 1
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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Chapter 1
Embedded Computers

• An embedded computer is a special-purpose


computer that functions as a component in a
larger product
Consumer
Electronics
Home Automation
Devices

Automobiles
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Chapter 1
Embedded Computers

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Chapter 1
Discovering Computers
Fundamentals,

Living in a Digital World

Chapter 1 Complete

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