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MIS105: Computer Applications

in Business
Lecture 1
Exploring the origin of Computers and different computer
generations
The Computer Defined

• The word computer comes from the word “compute”, which means, “to
calculate”
• Thereby, a computer is an electronic device that can perform arithmetic
operations at high speed.
• A computer is also called a data processor because it can store, process,
and retrieve data whenever desired.
• A computer is an electronic device that processes data, converting it into
information that is useful to people.
Data vs Information

Data: Raw facts

Information: Processed data


Characteristics of Computer

1) Automatic: Given a job, computer can work on it automatically


without human interventions
2) Speed: Computer can perform data processing jobs very fast, usually
measured in microseconds (10-6), nanoseconds (10-9), and picoseconds
(10-12)
3) Accuracy: Accuracy of a computer is consistently high and the degree
of its accuracy depends upon its design. Computer errors caused due to
incorrect input data or unreliable programs are often referred to as
Garbage-In-Garbage-Out (GIGO)
4) Diligence: Computer is free from monotony, tiredness,
and lack of concentration. It can continuously work for
hours without creating any error and without grumbling
5) Versatility: Computer is capable of performing almost
any task, if the task can be reduced to a finite series of
logical steps
6) Power of Remembering: Computer can store and
recall any amount of information because of its
secondary storage capability. It forgets or looses certain
information only when it is asked to do so
7) No I.Q.: A computer does only what it is programmed
to do. It cannot take its own decision in this regard
8) No Feelings: Computers are devoid of emotions. Their
judgement is based on the instructions given to them in
the form of programs that are written by us (human
beings)
Generations of Computer

“Generation” in computer talk is a step in technology. It


provides a framework for the growth of computer industry
• Originally it was used to distinguish between various
hardware technologies, but now it has been extended to
include both hardware and software
• Till today, there are five computer generations
Integrated circuits (ICs)
Small-scale integration (SSI)
Medium-scale integration (MSI)
Vaccum Tube Transistor An IC Chip
Computers for Individual Users

The six primary types of computers for individual users:


• Desktop computers
• Workstations
• Notebook computers
• Tablet computers
• Handheld computers
• Smart phones
1. Desktop Computers:
a PC that is designed to sit on (or under) a desk or table.
Today's desktop computers are far more powerful than those of
just a few years ago, and are used for an amazing array of
tasks.

2. Workstations:
A workstation is a specialized, single-user computer that typically
has more power and features than a standard desktop PC. These
machines are popular among scientists, engineers, and animators
who need a system with greater-than-average speed and the power
to perform sophisticated tasks.
3. Notebook Computers:
as their name implies, approximate the shape of an 8.5-by-ll-inch
notebook and easily fit inside a briefcase. Because people
frequently set these devices on their lap, they are also called laptop
computers. Notebook computers can operate on alternating current
or special batteries.

4. Tablet Computers:
The tablet PC is the newest development in portable, full-featured
computers. Tablet PCs offer all the functionality of a notebook PC,
but they are lighter and can accept input from a special pen—called
a stylus or a digital pen—that is used to tap or write directly on the
screen.
5. Handheld Computers:
Handheld personal computers are computing devices small enough to fit in
your hand.

6. Smart Phones:
Some cellular phones double as miniature PCs. Because these phones offer
advanced features not typically found in cellular
phones, they are sometimes called smart phones.
Computer for Organizations

1. Network Servers:
A network server is a powerful computer engineered to manage network
resources and provide services to other computers, known as clients, in a
network setting. Unlike a regular workstation, a network server is dedicated
to handling network tasks such as data storage, application hosting, email
processing, and more.

2. Mainframe Computers:
Mainframe computers are used in large organizations such as insurance
companies and banks, where many people frequently need to use the same
data.
3. Minicomputers:
Minicomputers got their name because of their small size compared
to other computers of the day. The capabilities of a minicomputer are
somewhere between those of mainframes and personal computers.

4. Supercomputers:
Supercomputers are the most powerful computers made, and
physically they are some of the largest. These systems can process
huge amounts of data, and the fastest super computers can perform
more than one trillion calculations per second.
Computers in Society

• Home: Communication, business work done at home, schoolwork,


entertainment, finances

• Education: Online classes, online exams, UMS

• Small Business: Accounting, inventory management, marketing, payroll.

• Industry: Design, shipping, process control,

• Government: Population, taxes, military, police

• Healthcare: Ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), laser eye surgery,


application of VR and AI.
Application of VR in healthcare

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