Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology Spring 2007

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Topics Quiz Quiz Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Class Activity Class Activity Attachment Attachment

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Quiz Name one Output Device Name one Output Device 2 Components of Motherboard 2 Components of Motherboard One Advantage & disadvantage of Computers One Advantage & disadvantage of Computers Data that is organized, meaningful, and useful Name one storage device

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Topics Covered Definition of Computer, Computer literacy Definition of Computer, Computer literacy Advantages & Disadvantages of Computers Advantages & Disadvantages of Computers Components of a Computer Components of a Computer Input Devices Input Devices Output Devices Output Devices System Unit System Unit Storage Devices Storage Devices Communication Devices Communication Devices

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Networks and the Internet A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together. A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together. When a computer connects to a network, it is ONLINE When a computer connects to a network, it is ONLINE Allow computers to share resources: Allow computers to share resources: Hardware Hardware Software Software Data Data Information Information

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Internet Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Internet Uses? Communications Communications Information Information Shopping Shopping Banking & Investing Banking & Investing Education Education Entertainment Entertainment Sharing information Sharing information

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Web A Web site is a collection of related Web pages A Web page contains text, graphics, audio, video, and links to other Web pages You can share information by creating Web pages or posting photos on a photo sharing community Billions of documents, called Web pages, available to anyone connected to the Internet Billions of documents, called Web pages, available to anyone connected to the Internet A blog consists of time- stamped articles in a journal format A podcast is recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Software Also called Program Also called Program Consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do. Consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do. 2 Types: 2 Types: System Software System Software Application Software Application Software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition System Software Programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices Programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices Serve as interface between user, the application software & computer’s hardware Serve as interface between user, the application software & computer’s hardware 2 Types: 2 Types: Operating System Operating System Utility Program Utility Program

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Operating System is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software. is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software. Examples of operating systems for personal computers include Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and Unix. Examples of operating systems for personal computers include Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and Unix.

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Utility Program allow the user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs allow the user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs Control Panel Control Panel ISS ISS Computer Management Computer Management

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Application Software Programs that perform specific tasks for users Programs that perform specific tasks for users Example: Example: Web browsers Web browsers Word Processors Word Processors Database Management Database Management Project management Project management DTP DTP Web Design Web Design

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Computer Software System SoftwareApplication Software Operating System Utility Programs

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Categories of Computers Personal Computers Personal Computers Mobile Computers/Devices Mobile Computers/Devices Game Consoles Game Consoles Servers Servers Mainframes Mainframes Supercomputers Supercomputers Embedded Computers Embedded Computers

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Personal Computers What are the two most popular series of personal computers? What are the two most popular series of personal computers?  PC and compatibles use the Windows operating system  Apple Macintosh uses the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS)

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Mobile Computers Notebooks/Laptops Notebooks/Laptops Tablet PC Tablet PC PDA PDA Smart Phones Smart Phones

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Game Consoles Mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Servers What types of servers are there? What types of servers are there? Mainframe Very powerful, expensive computer that supports thousands of computers Supercomputer The fastest, most powerful, most expensive computer. Used for applications requiring complex mathematical calculations A server controls access to network resources and provides centralized storage

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Embedded Computers  A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Computer Usage What are five categories of computer users? Home UserHome User Small Office/Home Office UserSmall Office/Home Office User Mobile UserMobile User Power UserPower User Large Business UserLarge Business User

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Home User What software is available for a home user? What software is available for a home user? Personal Finance Management Personal Finance Management Web access Web access Communications Communications Entertainment Entertainment

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Small Office User  Productivity software  Specialty software  Web usage  What software is available for a small office/home office (SOHO) user? What software is available for a small office/home office (SOHO) user?

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Mobile User  Hardware  Notebook computers  PDAs  Smart phones  Tablet PCs  Software  Word processing  Spreadsheet  Presentation graphics software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Power User What are the needs of a power user? What are the needs of a power user? Speed and large amounts of storage Speed and large amounts of storage Types of power users Types of power users Engineers Engineers Architects Architects Desktop publishers Desktop publishers Graphic artists Graphic artists

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Large Business Users What are the needs of the large business user? What are the needs of the large business user? Payroll Payroll Inventory Inventory E-commerce E-commerce Desktop publishing Desktop publishing

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Computer Applications in Society Education Education Finance Finance Government Government Health Care Health Care Science Science Publishing Publishing Travel Travel Manufacturing Manufacturing

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Chapter Summary The computer and its components What is a network? The Internet and the World Wide Web Types of software Categories of computers Types of computer users Computer applications in society

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