[email protected] fundamentals of computer systems
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• HARDWAREParts of computer
Accessories and peripherals
• SOFTWARESystem Software
Application Software
HISTORY OF COMPUTER
• Ages • Various shapes and stages• Inventions and mile stones• Scientists and inventors• Uses and future requirements
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)
COMPUTER TYPES
• Super computer • Mainframe • Mini computer • Workstation• Personal computer • Laptop Computer • Notebook computer • Hand held • Palm top • PDA
COMPUTER LANGUAGES
• High Level Language • Low level Language • Machine Language• Assembly Language
PROGRAME & LOGIC
• Steps for developing a programme• Flow charts • System flow charts • Programme flow charts
CPU
• Basic Technology• Parts of CPU• Functions of CPU parts• Structure and layout• Registers of CPU parts• Buses and Cables
PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY
• History of processor• Function of processor • Speed of processors• Types of processors• Pentium Technology• MMX
MEMORY
• Types of memory (RAM, ROM, SRAM, DRAM)• Sizes & shapes of memory• Memory measurement• Memory modules • Cache Memory
STORAGE DEVICES
• Types of storage• Hard drives • Floppy drive• Optical drive • Sequential drive• Mega Storage
INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES
• Keyboard and mouse • Mike • Scanners • Printers • Plotters• Touch screen • Speakers
OPERATING SYSTEM
• OS Basics• Types of OS • Applications of OS • Disk Operating Systems (DOS)
USING DESKTOP & TASKBAR
• Exploring computer• Managing files and folders• Start menu • Properties • Options • Themes • Screen savers• Display setting
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.
WINDOWS EXPLOERS
• Use of toolbars• Customizing toolbars and buttons• Search files • Folder and Explorer views• Arranging icons• Properties• Options• Sharing data between applications
INTERNET EXPLORER
• Use of browser• Types of browser• Data saving and linking• Properties • Options
CONTROL PANEL
• Control Panel items • Adding/Remove a component• Hardware and Software setting• Customizing various applications • Properties of items
OUTLOOK EXPRESS
• Offline email basics• Configuring Outlook Express• Use of mail editor • Managing Files and Folders • Identities• Use of stationary• Managing Address book
