computers: tools for an information age chapter 1 computers: tools for an information age
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Computers:Tools for an Information Age
Chapter 1Computers: Tools for an Information Age
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Objectives
Describe the three fundamental characteristics of computersDescribe at least four areas of society in which computers are usedIdentify the basic components of a computer system: input, processing, output, and storage
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Objectives
List some common input, output, and storage media Distinguish data from informationDescribe the significance of networkingExplain the significance of the InternetExplain the various classifications of computers
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Forging a Computer-Based Society
Traditional Cornerstones of Economy: Land Labor Capital
New Economic Element: Information
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What Is Computer Literacy?
AwarenessKnowledgeInteraction
AwarenessBecoming aware of the importance, versatility, and pervasiveness of computers in our society
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Fundamental Characteristics
SpeedReliabilityStorage CapabilityBy-products
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Computer System Components
Hardware Equipment associated with the system
Software Instructions that tell the hardware what to
do
People Computer programmer: writes software User: purchases and uses software
Often called end-user
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Hardware: The Basic Components of a Computer
What is a Computer?Four primary components: Input devices Processor Output devices Storage
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Peripheral Devices
All hardware devices attached to the computer Includes all input, output, and storage
devices
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Networking
Network: a system that uses communications equipment to connect computers and their resourcesCommon network tools: Local Area Network (LAN) Modem Electronic mail
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The Internet
The largest and most far-flung network Connects users worldwide Not actually a network, but a
collection of thousands of networks
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Getting Connected
To access the Internet, connect to a server computer
Server receives, processes, and transmits information
Computers use a standard to communicateNeed an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Getting Around the Internet
Began as a means for Department of Defense and its research institutions to share information Information was text-only Commands to navigate were obscure
Now, much more visually based Use browser to explore the Internet World Wide Web
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Classification of Computers
Personal ComputersNotebook ComputersHandheld ComputersMidrange ComputersMainframesSupercomputers
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Personal Computer System