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    Computers:

    Tools for an Information Age


    Chapter 1
    Computers: Tools for an Information Age

    Copyright 2003 by Prentice Hall

    Objectives
    Describe the three fundamental
    characteristics of computers
    Describe at least four areas of society in
    which computers are used
    Identify the basic components of a
    computer system: input, processing,
    output, and storage

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    Objectives
    List some common input, output, and
    storage media
    Distinguish data from information
    Describe the significance of networking
    Explain the significance of the Internet
    Explain the various classifications of
    computers

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    Forging a Computer-Based
    Society
    Traditional Cornerstones
    of Economy:

    Land
    Labor
    Capital

    New Economic Element:

    Information

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    What Is Computer Literacy?


    Awareness
    Knowledge
    Interaction

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    Fundamental Characteristics
    Speed
    Reliability
    Storage Capability
    By-products

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    Computer System Components


    Hardware

    Equipment associated with the system

    Software

    Instructions that tell the hardware what to do

    People

    Computer programmer: writes software


    User: purchases and uses software
    Often called end-user
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    Hardware: The Basic Components


    of a Computer
    What is a Computer?
    Four primary
    components:

    Input devices
    Processor
    Output devices
    Storage

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    Peripheral Devices
    All hardware devices attached to the
    computer

    Includes all input, output, and storage devices

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    Networking
    Network: a system that uses
    communications equipment to connect
    computers and their resources
    Common network tools:

    Local Area Network (LAN)


    Modem
    Electronic mail

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    The Internet
    The largest and most far-flung network

    Connects users worldwide


    Not actually a network, but a collection of
    thousands of networks

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    Getting Connected
    To access the Internet, connect to a server
    computer

    Server receives, processes, and transmits


    information

    Computers use a standard to communicate


    Need an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

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    Getting Around the Internet


    Began as a means for Department of
    Defense and its research institutions to
    share information

    Information was text-only


    Commands to navigate were obscure

    Now, much more visually based

    Use browser to explore the Internet


    World Wide Web
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    Classification of Computers
    Personal Computers
    Notebook Computers
    Handheld Computers
    Midrange Computers
    Mainframes
    Supercomputers

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    Personal Computer System

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