THE COMPUTER

John Dustin Santos

In this lesson:
• What is a computer?
• Computer categories
• Modern computer system structure
• Elements of computing process
What is a Computer?
• A person who calculates (1640s)

• Calculating machine (1897)

• an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically

in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a
variable program.
Categories of Computer
• Mainframe computers

• Microcomputers

• Minicomputers

• Supercomputers

• Wearable computers
Mainframe Computers
• High-performance computers with
large amounts of memory and
processors that process billions of
simple calculations and
transactions in real time.
• E-Commerce
• Banking
• Health Care
• Military
• Academics and Research
Microcomputers
• Electronic device with a
microprocessor as its central
processing unit (CPU).

• Two classifications of
Microcomputers:
• Personal Computers
• Portable Computers
Minicomputers
• Smaller, less expensive, and less
powerful than a mainframe or
supercomputer, but more
expensive and powerful than a
personal computer
Supercomputers
• Computer that is millions of times
faster than a desktop PC and
capable of crunching the world’s
most complex scientific problems.
Wearable Computers
• Computer worn on the body.
• Allow users to work, communicate,
entertain right along ensuring
mobility and hands-free access to
the device
Modern Computer System Structure
Elements of Computing Process

Hardware
Elements of Computing Process

Software
Elements of Computing Process

Operating Systems
Elements of Computing Process

Data
Elements of Computing Process

People
THE COMPUTER
John Dustin Santos
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