1. intro to computers
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The document provides an introduction to computers including their evolution, components, types of hardware and software, and uses in various professions. It defines a computer as an electronic device that processes data and converts it into useful information for people. It identifies the four main parts of a computer system as hardware, software, data, and people. It lists the processor, memory, input/output devices, and storage as examples of computer hardware. It categorizes system software and application software as the two major types and provides examples of each.
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1. intro to computers
- 1. 1. Introduction to Computers M. Shakeel Anjum [msa.courses@gmail.com] Department of Business Management Sciences University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
- 2. Introduction to the Course Acquiring the basic knowledge of Computer system, Hardware Components and Software Packages Using Windows Operating system Using Microsoft Office Using Internet in Daily Life Perform basic Windows administration Basic knowledge of Computer Networks
- 3. Evolution of Computing Devices 1833, Design of Analytical Engine 1939, ABC (First Electronic Computer) 1943, Harward-Mark-1 (Based upon the design of Analytical Engine) 1946, ENIAC (For US Military, consisting of 19000 Vacuum Tubes, Dimensions 9’x200’) 1951, UNIVAC (First Commercial Computer) 1971, Intel-4004 (First Microprocessor as powerful as ENIAC, Computes 2000 instructions/second) 1981, IBM-PC shipped with MS-DOS 1984, Apple-MAC shipped with GUI
- 4. What is a Computer? [Norton] An Electronic Device that processes Data and converts it into Information that is useful for People
- 5. Parts of Computer System Hardware – Physical parts of the computer Software – Instructions to the computer Data – Raw facts the computer can manipulate People – also known as users
- 6. Parts of Computer System
- 7. Computer Hardware Physical components of the computer Any part of the computer you can touch Processor Memory Input and Output Devices Storage Devices
- 8. Computer Hardware Output Storage Input Processor Input and Output Memory
- 9. Computer Software Electronic Instructions to the computer. Also known as a ‘program’. These Instructions are written in some language which computer can understand. E.g. Assembly Language Java C++ Visual Basic VB.Net, etc.
- 10. Types of Computer Software System Software Application Software Both works together to produce useful output.
- 11. System Software Operating Systems MS DOS, Windows 9x, NT, Vista, 7 IBM OS/2, OS 390/400 Apple MAC Linux / Unix Google Chrome OS MAC OS-X, Android, Symbian Disk Utilities Fdisk, PartitionMagic Microsoft Windows Linux Apple Mac
- 12. Application Software ERP MIS CRM Word Processing Spreadsheets Presentation Databases Graphics Multimedia Games Anti Virus Firewalls Communications Project Management Mission Critical System Decision Support System Productivity Software Entertainment Software
- 13. Productivity Software Packages Word Processing Spreadsheets Presentation Databases Desktop Publishers Website Builder Project Management Emailing Instant Messengers
- 14. Word Processing
- 15. Spreadsheets
- 16. Presentations
- 17. Databases
- 19. Website Builder
- 21. Emailing
- 23. Types of Computers Supercomputer Mainframe Computer Minicomputer Microcomputer
- 25. Mainframe Computers IBM VAX II IBM 704
- 26. Minicomputers IBM MicroVax Shuttle XPC
- 27. Microcomputers
- 28. Microcomputers
- 29. Two Computer Giants Steve Jobs Bill Gates
- 30. Who Uses Computers? Military Scientists Doctors Educators Engineers Architects Businesses Developers Designers Musicians Filmmakers Bankers Stock Ex. Stores/Malls
- 31. Computer Setup in Today’s Business Manager CEO Salesman Salesman Salesman Salesman Salesman Mainframe Internet
- 32. Computer Usage at Stock Exchange
- 34. A Robodoc at Cardiographic Surgery
- 35. CAD Applications for Architects
- 36. Computers in Software Development
- 37. List the four parts of a computer system. Identify four kinds of computer hardware. List the two major categories of software and exemplify each List some of the productivity software packages List the four most common types of computers available today List some of the professions in which computers are routinely used and their effect on day-to-day work Lecture Review