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01.2 - Intro To The World of Computer
01.2 - Intro To The World of Computer
01.2 - Intro To The World of Computer
Chapter 1:
Introduction to the World
of Computers
Learning Objectives
• Before 1980
– Computers were large, expensive
– Very few people had access to them
– Computers were mostly used for high-volume processing
tasks
• Microcomputers in the early 80s
– Inexpensive personal computers
– Computer use increased dramatically
• Today
– More than 80% of US households include a computer, and
most use computers at work
– Electronic devices are converging into single units with
multiple capabilities
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Computers in the Home
• Convergence
– The computer has become the central part of
home entertainment
– Dual-mode mobile phones
• Wireless networking
– Computers can be used in nearly any location
• Smart appliances
– Traditional appliances with built-in computer or
communication technology
• Smart homes
– Household tasks are monitored and controlled by a
main computer in the house
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Computers in the Home
• Data
– Raw, unorganized facts
– Can be in the form of text, graphics, audio, or
video
• Information
– Data that has been processed into a meaningful
form
• Information processing
– Converting data into information
• Input devices
– Used to input data into the computer
– Keyboards, mice, scanners, cameras,
microphones, joysticks, touch pads, touch screens,
fingerprint readers, etc.
• Processing devices
– Perform calculations and control computer’s
operation
– Central processing unit (CPU) and memory
• Output devices
– Present results to the user
– Monitors, printers, speakers, projectors, etc.
• Storage devices
– Used to store data on or access data from storage
media
– Hard drives, CD/DVD discs and drives, USB flash
drives, etc.
• Communications devices
– Allow users to communicate with others and to
electronically access remote information
– Modems, network adapters, etc.
Memory Video
card Card
Power
Suppl
P U
y C
Sound
Card
– Memory
•Temporary holding place for data
and instructions
Storage media
Physical material on which data, instructions,
and information are stored
Storage device
Records and retrieves items to and from
a storage medium
DVD-ROM
DVD+RW
Capacity:4.7 ~ 17.1 GB
Blue Ray?
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The Components of a Computer
Digital
Portable, thin cameras
memory cards
used in:
Handheld
computers
Speed
Reliability
Accuracy
Storage
Communications
Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers
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Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Suite
Popular software applications
bundled together as a single unit
Word
Spreadsheet
Processing
Presentation
Database
Graphics
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Embedded Computers
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Figure 1-28
Mobile Devices
Communications
Device Communications
Media
Enables a Satellites
Cables
connection
Telephone Cellular
between
lines radio
computers
One type is
a modem
To share
Resources
Hardware
devices
Software
programs To save
Data
time
Information and
money
A client accesses
the resources
on the server
A Web site is
a collection of
related Web pages
A Web page contains
text, graphics, sound,
video, and links to You can share
other Web pages information by
creating Web pages
or posting photos on
a photo community
Reminder: The complete set of online videos and video podcasts are available at:
www.cengage.com/computerconcepts/np/uc13
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E-Mail
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Figure 1-29
Computers and Society