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The document discusses the significance of computers in modern life, highlighting their dual components of hardware and software. It emphasizes the widespread use of computers across various sectors, including homes, banks, and hospitals, and their role in enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data processing. The evolution of computers from early models to advanced systems is noted, along with the importance of understanding and utilizing this technology for future advancements.

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The Computer

The computer is the modern God that we have to worship. One may or may not
believe in God almighty, but one cannot disbelieve in the computer and in its
utility and efficacy.

The personal computer (PC) is now there in many homes even in our own
country. The computer has now become such a complicated thing that even
perhaps Bill Gates and Premji, the great computer magnates, cannot fully explain
the magnitude and extent of the present and future possibilities of the computer.

The computer can be said to be having two broad divisions the Hardware and the
Software. The hardware comprises the physical components of the computer and
the Software the set program me on which the computer runs.

It is said that at present Indian leads the world in Software and China in
Hardware.

The data which is put into the computer is called the input. In the computer, the
input gets changed into information. This information is treated din the computer
through –processing and net result is output.

Now, the computer is being used in all kinds of technology and fields. We have
electric, telephone and water bills prepared through the computer. The computer
is being extensively used in banks, hotels, shops, educational institutions,
hospitals, commercial and military establishments, various industries, etc.

We have computerized video games, military exercises, class notes and so many
other things.

Information technology is all based on the use of the computer; Thus, it is a very
useful device.

Essay No. 02

The Computer

The science and technology has played a major role in modern life of men. From
the days of communications with pigeons, the time has ripened where the
information floats. The Scientists and Technologists made many achievements in
recent past. Among all these achievements computer has its own place.
Computer can be defined as an electronic machine that can acquire, manipulate,
reproduce and communicate data at a very high speed, maintaining a high level of
accuracy. Data are only a representation of facts using symbols. The data may be
numerical, textual, pictorial or vocal. And data processing involves three basic
activities – collecting, manipulating, and managing output. The first automatic
electronic computer was made in Pennsylvania in 1946 and known as ENIAC
(Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator). Since then it has change
the pattern of doing work easily and quickly. It has also revolutionized the whole
world.

The computers very tremendously in size, from desk top models to huge machines
occupying an entire room or even more, but they all contain the same components
which come under the heading, of hardware and software. Hardware is the term
given to all the machines that make up a computer and the collection of machines
is called a computer configuration. Software refers to the programmes that instruct
the machine.

There are two basic type of computer – digital and analogue. Both type are highly
complex system of electrical circuits to carry out complicated calculations or to
solve difficult problems. The hybrid is a third type which consists of a combination
of the other two. The digital computer is basically a counting machine. A small
digital computer is able to multiply, divide, subtract and add, all at high speed,
which are electrically powered and operated by hand like typewriters. Larger digital
computer receive data or information on punched – cards or magnetic tape. This
data is read by the unit called the reader, which converts it into a from useable by
computer. The analogue computers are specially designed to deal with particular
problems such as guiding Moon rockets.

Today the computer permeats the whole world of work. In homes, in factories, in
schools, in hospitals, in offices, in hotels etc. because it is an enormously flexible
tool that can be used in wide variety of ways; depending on needs and available.
Resources. At home, microprocessors on small chips control various home
appliances and perform automatic fine tuning and colour regulating on television
sets and other household gadgets. Computers help us formulate budgets, keep
track of instruments, maintain a mailing list and do everything whatever we
command it. In offices they do every kind of business, maintain records, files,
prepare payrolls and what not. In hospitals, computers are on hand to diagnose
diseases, help in doing painless surgeries. They have helped many a blind to see
and deaf to hear. The computer are effective in individualizing education, in
simplifying the extensive record keeping. Therefore, familiarity with the computers
is considered a strong vocational advantage and salable skill.

The computers are here to stay in the modern world and the more we understand
them, the better will be the days ahead of us. For with their help and one’s skills,
the present can be utilized to predict what is sure to come and be well prepared to
meet the challenge.

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