1. Introduction to Information Technology: Your Digital World © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.Using Information Technology, 10e Output hardware Video Sound cards Speakers Monitor Printer Communications hardware Modem 1

2. Introduction to Information Technology: Your Digital World © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.Using Information Technology, 10e 2 Panel 1.10 Page 35 Panel 1.10 Page 35

3. Introduction to Information Technology: Your Digital World © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.Using Information Technology, 10e System Software—performs essential operating tasks Most important part: operating system (OS) Some operating system options Windows Unix Linux Mac OS Application Software—enables user to perform tasks Install after the OS Compatibility: application depends on OS, for example, Linux applications won’t work on Windows Windows applications won’t work on Linux 3

4. Introduction to Information Technology: Your Digital World © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.Using Information Technology, 10e 4

5. Introduction to Information Technology: Your Digital World © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.Using Information Technology, 10e 3 directions of computer development Miniaturization Speed Affordability 3 directions of communications development Connectivity Interactivity Multimedia 5