ITFT - Hardware & software concept
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The document discusses hardware and software components of a computer system. It describes the four main hardware components as the CPU, memory, input devices, and output devices. It then explains the two main types of software: application software which performs specific tasks, and system software like operating systems and compilers that support the execution of other programs. Finally, it provides some common examples of application software like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, web browsers, and multimedia programs.
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ITFT - Hardware & software concept
- 1. Hardware & Software Hardware & Software
- 2. Hardware • Four components of a computer system: • CPU - central processing unit • Makes decisions, performs computations, delegates input/output requests • Memory: Disk Drives, CD drives, Tape drives, USB flash drives. • Stores information • Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse, • Gets information from the user to the computer • Output devices: monitor • Sends information from computer to the user
- 5. Software • Application software • Easy-to-use programs designed to perform specific tasks • System software • Programs that support the execution and development of other programs • Two major types • Operating systems • Translation systems (compilers & linkers)
- 7. Computer Software Relationships User Interface Basic Input and Output Services (BIOS) • needed for a computer to boot up User Interface Operating System User Interface Application Programs Computer Hardware
- 8. Application Software • Application software makes computer popular and easy to use • Common application software: Microsoft Word, WordPerfect PowerPoint Netscape, Internet Explorer Photo Shop, Photo-Paint Quick Time Dreamweaver