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The document provides an overview of computers and computer networks. It defines a computer as a programmable machine that accepts input, processes it, and produces output. It describes how networks connect computers and allow for online access to information through the World Wide Web, email, and other technologies. The document outlines different types of computers including supercomputers, mainframes, workstations, and personal computers. It explains how computers work by processing input data through hardware and software to produce output information.

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Programming Reviewer

The document provides an overview of computers and computer networks. It defines a computer as a programmable machine that accepts input, processes it, and produces output. It describes how networks connect computers and allow for online access to information through the World Wide Web, email, and other technologies. The document outlines different types of computers including supercomputers, mainframes, workstations, and personal computers. It explains how computers work by processing input data through hardware and software to produce output information.

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PROGRAMMING REVIEWER

INTRO TO COMPUTER
COMPUTER
 Programmable machine
 Accepts input, process that and produce output
 Purpose is to process data into information
NETWORK
 Two or more computers connected together using communicators equipment
CAME ALONG…
 BEING ‘ONLINE’
 Using computer to access info from another computer using network
 WORLD WIDE WEB
 E-MAIL
 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (INFOTECH)
 Helps in production, processing, storing, communication and dissemination of info
 E-WORLD (E-BUSINESS ETC)
(EMBEDDED SYSTEM – Microcontroller/microprocessor based system)
CYBERSPACE
 Encompass whole wired/wireless (signal/air) world of communicators
 Term by William Gibson
INTERNET
 Global network of networks (tangible)
WWW
 Most common used of internet
LAN
 LOCAL AREA NETWORK
 Collection of devices connected together in one place (office, home)
WAN
 WIDE AREA NETWORK
 Spans beyond single location
MAN
 METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK
 Connects computers within metropolitan network
ALL PURPOSE MACHINE ; VARIATIES OF COMPUTERS
SUPERCOMPUTERS
 Fastest computer
 Have thousands of processors
 Used for computer simulations (tracking hurricanes etc)
MAINFRAMES
 Designed to process up to 1 trillion web transactions daily
 Used in large organizations (banks etc)
WORKSTATIONS
 High performance computer system
 Designed for a single user
 More capable than PC but less advanced in server
 Usually used for complex scientific,mathematical and engineering.

MICROCOMPUTERS
PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC)
 Tower PC
 Desktop PC
 Laptop/notebook
 PDAs (Personal digital assistants)
MAC
 A PC
MICROCONTROLLERS
 Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in ‘smart’ appliances and automobiles
 Also called EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
HOW COMPUTER WORKS
DATA (INPUT)
 Raw facts/figures processed into information
INFORMATION (OUTPUT)
 Data been summarized or manipulated
COMPUTER CONSIST OF THE TWO;
HARDWARE
 Machinery and equipment
 Tangible
SOFTWARE
 Instructions that tell the computers how to perform task
 Intangible
 Set of instructions given to computer to solve a problem
 Also called program
FIVE BASIC OPERATIONS THAT COMPUTERS FOLLOW
INPUT
 Whatever is put into ‘input’
INPUT HARDWARE
 Device that allow people to put data in computer
MOUSE
 Input device use to manipulate objects viewed
KEYBOARD
 Input device that converts letter, numbers and others
PROCESSING
 Manipulating data into information
CASE OR SYSTEM CABINET
 Processor chip (CPU)
 Memory chip (RAM)
 Motherboard with power supply
 Secondary storage devices
 Videocard
MOTHERBOARD
 Main circuit board in computer
 Everything attach through connection is called ports
EXPANSION SLOTS “Plugs” for expanding the PC’s capabilities

PROCESSING

 Processor chip
 Tiny silicon with millions miniature electronic circuits

STORAGE
PRIMARY STORAGE
 Circuity that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed
 Also called;
 Memory/primary memory
 RAM (Random Access Memory)
 Temporary storage

SECONDARY STORAGE
 Data or information is held permanently
 Also called STORAGE
STORAGE CAPACITY
 1 byte - 1 character is represented using 1byte.
= 8 bits (a bit is a 0 or a 1)
 1 kilobyte - 1,024 characters.
= 210 bytes (approx. 103 bytes)
 1 megabyte - 1,048,576 characters.
= 220 bytes (approx. 106 bytes)
 1 gigabyte - more than 1 billion characters.
= 230 bytes (approx. 109 bytes)
 1 terabyte - more than 1 trillion characters.
= 240 bytes (approx. 1012 bytes)
STORAGE

HARD DISK DRIVE


 Storage device, stores billions of characters of data in nonremovable disk plater
CD (COMPUTER DISK) DRIVE / DVD (DIGITAL VIDEO DISK) DRIVE
 Uses laser technology to read data

FLASH MEMORY STICK

OUTPUT
SPEAKER – Device that plays sound (electrical signals). Its output requires a;
SOUNDCARD
 Enhances computers sound-generating capabilities

MONITOR – Display device, takes electrical signals from video card and forms image

PRINTER – Produce text and graphics on paper


COMMUNICATIONS
MODEM
 Sends and receives data over telephone lines to computer
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
 Helps perform essential operating task
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
 Enables perform specific task (MS APPS)

3 DIRECTIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT


CONNECTIVITY
 Ability to connect computer to one another
INTERACTIVITY
 Two-way communication, user can respond to info
MULTIMEDIA
 Tech that presents information in more than one medium
WHEN COMPUTERS & COMMUNICATIONS COMBINE
CONVERGENCE
 Combining several industries through various devices
PORTABILITY
 Ability to be easily carried/moved
PERSONALIZATION
 Creation of information tailored to your preference

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