fundamentals of computer systems

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Fundamentals of

Computer Systems

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• HARDWAREParts of computer

Accessories and peripherals

• SOFTWARESystem Software

Application Software

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FUNDAMENTALS

OF

HARDWARE

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HISTORY OF COMPUTER

• Ages • Various shapes and stages• Inventions and mile stones• Scientists and inventors• Uses and future requirements

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COMPUTER GENERATIONS

• Stages of computer evolution

• First Generation (1940-1956: Vacuum Tubes)• Second Generation (1956-1963: Transistors )• Third Generation (1964-1971: Integrated Circuits)• Fourth Generation (1971-Present: Microprocessors)• Five Generation (Present and Beyond:

Artificial Intelligence)

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COMPUTER TYPES

• Super computer • Mainframe • Mini computer • Workstation• Personal computer • Laptop Computer • Notebook computer • Hand held • Palm top • PDA

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COMPUTER LANGUAGES

• High Level Language • Low level Language • Machine Language• Assembly Language

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PROGRAME & LOGIC

• Steps for developing a programme• Flow charts • System flow charts • Programme flow charts

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CPU

• Basic Technology• Parts of CPU• Functions of CPU parts• Structure and layout• Registers of CPU parts• Buses and Cables

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PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY

• History of processor• Function of processor • Speed of processors• Types of processors• Pentium Technology• MMX

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MEMORY

• Types of memory (RAM, ROM, SRAM, DRAM)• Sizes & shapes of memory• Memory measurement• Memory modules • Cache Memory

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STORAGE DEVICES

• Types of storage• Hard drives • Floppy drive• Optical drive • Sequential drive• Mega Storage

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INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES

• Keyboard and mouse • Mike • Scanners • Printers • Plotters• Touch screen • Speakers

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FUNDAMENTALS

OF

SOFTWARE

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OPERATING SYSTEM

• OS Basics• Types of OS • Applications of OS • Disk Operating Systems (DOS)

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USING DESKTOP & TASKBAR

• Exploring computer• Managing files and folders• Start menu • Properties • Options • Themes • Screen savers• Display setting

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CUSTOMISING DESKTOP

• Choosing a desktop style• Custom applications• Add/Remove options • Start and Classic Start menu• Adding browsing tools • Adding web contents• Customizing for multiples users.

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WINDOWS EXPLOERS

• Use of toolbars• Customizing toolbars and buttons• Search files • Folder and Explorer views• Arranging icons• Properties• Options• Sharing data between applications

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INTERNET EXPLORER

• Use of browser• Types of browser• Data saving and linking• Properties • Options

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CONTROL PANEL

• Control Panel items • Adding/Remove a component• Hardware and Software setting• Customizing various applications • Properties of items

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DOS

• Command line computing• DOS basics• DOS commands• Use of commands

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OUTLOOK EXPRESS

• Offline email basics• Configuring Outlook Express• Use of mail editor • Managing Files and Folders • Identities• Use of stationary• Managing Address book

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