Computer in Everyday Life

Lecture 6

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Computer at Work

Many different types of computer systems are used according to the type of business.

They are linked to make a network. The software which is used:

Word process. Spreadsheets. Database. Graphics and presentation programs. E-mail and communications programs. And other programs.

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Computers and People

When Computers Might be More Appropriate than People Fast and accurate.

In easily automated tasks.

Dangerous areas such as chemical experiments.

Available 24 hours.

They are good for combining, storing and retrieving data.

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Computers and People

When People Might be More Appropriate than Computers In tasks that need to imagine and

thinking and creativity.

Tasks that can not be performed through the instructions.

Human Prefer to work in tasks that do not repeat or that need to be humane feelings.

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Computer Use Computer play an important role in societies.

Computer use leads to:

1. The eliminate repetitive tasks.

2. Providing greater efficiency and reliability in the processing of information.

3. Getting a large amount of information from the internet in your home.

4. Doing your tasks quickly and easily from the home like making reservations.

5. Working from home by the use of telecommunication.

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Computer Applications in Business

Management Information Systems (MIS) Decision Support System (DSS) Insurance Companies Banks

Use computer to enable customers to access their accounts via ATM machines.

Pay bills and move money between accounts.

Services available 24 hours.

Hotels and Flight companies

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Computer Applications in Governmental Institutions

The performance of Governmental Institutions can be improved through the use of computers, which can save, search and sort a large amount of data.

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Computer in Hospitals

Computers are used in Hospitals for the following purposes: Storing records of patients. Computers can be used to help

Organize doctor’s daily schedules. Computers are a source of information

for the doctors. Computers can also guide ambulance

cars to reach patients very quickly. In medical researches.

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Computer in Education

Computers are used in universities, collages, training, research and administration.

For administration: The software used is (word process,

spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing).

For class room: The software used is (educational packages,

multimedia authoring, internet and e-mail, presentation and graphics packages).

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Computer in Education

Computer Based Training (CBT): Uses interactive programs and modern

multimedia computers to enable people to acquire skills and knowledge.

Advantages of (CBT): More convenient, more practical and less

expensive than traditional method. It allows distance learning.

Disadvantages of (CBT): No possibility of students interact with each . Hardware or software problems

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Computer and Industry Field

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

It is a part of Computer Science which aims to design intelligent computer systems to help in solving problems. One of these systems is Robot.

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Teleworking

In Telecommuting, one works at home and communicates with the office by phone, fax and computer. Another term for telecommuting is Telework. Help to ease traffic. Extend employment opportunities

to more people. Flexibility of working hours.

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E- Commerce

E- Commerce is buying or selling via the internet.

Advantages of E- Commerce: Is available 24 hours 7 days a

week. Save time in receiving the product

(when you buy software).

Disadvantages of E- Commerce: You cannot preview the product or

touch it. People still do not trust paying

over the internet.