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This document outlines Chapter 1 of the textbook "Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2010 Edition". The chapter introduces computers and their role in modern society. It describes what computers are, their basic components and types, software, and common uses. Examples are provided to illustrate how computers are used in various fields such as business, education, healthcare and entertainment. The chapter aims to give readers an overview of computers and their growing presence in daily life.

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Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2010 Edition: Living in A Digital World

This document outlines Chapter 1 of the textbook "Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2010 Edition". The chapter introduces computers and their role in modern society. It describes what computers are, their basic components and types, software, and common uses. Examples are provided to illustrate how computers are used in various fields such as business, education, healthcare and entertainment. The chapter aims to give readers an overview of computers and their growing presence in daily life.

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Discovering Computers

Fundamentals,
2010 Edition
Living in a Digital World

Objectives Overview

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for Detailed Objectives

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Objectives Overview

See Page 1
for Detailed Objectives

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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
instructions 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
hardware

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The Components of a
Computer

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Advantages and Disadvantages


of Using Computers
Advantages of
Using Computers

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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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Link from left navigation,
then click Green Computing
below Chapter 1

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

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Networks and the Internet


People use the Internet for a variety of
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
Also called an online social network

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

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Link from left navigation,
then click Windows
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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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Link from left navigation,
then click Digital Cameras
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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

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Embedded Computers

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Examples of Computer Usage

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Link from left navigation,
then click Minorities in
Technology below Chapter 1

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Examples of Computer Usage

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Link from left navigation,
then click Enterprise
Computing below Chapter 1

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Computer Applications in
Society

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Computer Applications in
Society

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Video: Computer History in a


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Summary

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Discovering Computers
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Living in a Digital World

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