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Discovering Computers 2010: Living in A Digital World

This document provides an overview of chapter 1 of Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital World. It introduces computers and their components, how they work, different types of computers including PCs, mobile devices, servers, and more. It also discusses computer software, networks, the internet, and examples of computer usage in various fields.

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Discovering Computers 2010: Living in A Digital World

This document provides an overview of chapter 1 of Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital World. It introduces computers and their components, how they work, different types of computers including PCs, mobile devices, servers, and more. It also discusses computer software, networks, the internet, and examples of computer usage in various fields.

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Discovering

Computers 2010
Living in a Digital World
Objectives Overview

See Page 3 Discovering Computers : Living in a Digital World 2


for Detailed Objectives Chapter 1
Objectives Overview

See Page 3 3
for Detailed Objectives
A World of Computers

• Computers are everywhere

Pages 4 - 5 4
Figure 1-1
What Is a Computer?

• A computer is an electronic device, operating


under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory

Information Processing Cycle

Page 6 5
What Is a Computer?

Page 6 6
Figure 1-2
The Components of a Computer

• A computer contains many electric, electronic, and


mechanical components known as hardware

Pages 6 - 8 7
The Components of a Computer

Page 7 8
Figure 1-3
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers

Pages 9 - 10 9
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Using Computers
• Green computing involves reducing the electricity
consumed and environmental waste generated when
using a computer
• Strategies include:
– Recycling
– Regulating manufacturing processes
– Extending the life of computers
– Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Green Computing
below Chapter 1
Page 10 10
Networks and the Internet

• A network is a
collection of computers
and devices connected
together, often
wirelessly, via
communications
devices and
transmission media

Pages 10 - 11 11
Figure 1-6
Networks and the Internet

• The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that


connects millions of businesses, government agencies,
educational institutions, and individuals

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click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click The Internet
below Chapter 1
Page 11 12
Figure 1-7
Networks and the Internet

• People use the Internet for a variety of reasons:

Pages 12 - 13 13
Figure 1-8
Networks and the Internet

• A social networking Web site encourages


members to share their interests, ideas, stories,
photos, music, and videos with other registered
users

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click MySpace
below Chapter 1
Page 14 14
Figure 1-9
Computer Software

• Software, also called a program, tells the


computer what tasks to perform and how to
perform them

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Windows
below Chapter 1
Pages 15 - 16 15
Figures 1-10 - 1-11
Computer Software

• Installing is the process of setting up software to


work with the computer, printer, and other
hardware

Pages 16 - 17 16
Figure 1-12
Computer Software

• A programmer develops
software or writes the
instructions that direct
the computer to
process data into
information

Page 18 17
Figure 1-13
Categories of Computers

Page 19 18
Personal Computers

• A personal computer can perform all of its input,


processing, output, and storage activities by itself
• Two popular architectures are the PC and the
Apple
– Desktop computer

Page 19 Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital World 19


Figures 1-15 - 1-16 Chapter 1
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Pages 20 - 23 20
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Camera Phone
below Chapter 1
Pages 20 - 22 21
Figures 1-17 – 1-20
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Digital Cameras
below Chapter 1
Pages 22 - 23 22
Figures 1-21 – 1-23
Game Consoles

• A game console is a
mobile computing
device designed for
single-player or
multiplayer video
games

Page 24 23
Figure 1-24
Servers

• A server controls access


to the hardware,
software, and other
resources on a network
– Provides a centralized
storage area for
programs, data, and
information

Page 25 24
Figure 1-25
Mainframes

• A mainframe is a large,
expensive, powerful
computer that can
handle hundreds or
thousands of connected
users simultaneously

Page 25 25
Figure 1-26
Supercomputers

• A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful


computer
– Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing
more than one quadrillion instructions in a single
second

Page 25 26
Figure 1-27
Embedded Computers

• An embedded computer is a special-purpose


computer that functions as a component in a
larger product

Page 26 27
Embedded Computers

Page 26 28
Figure 1-28
Elements of an Information System

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Women in
Technology below Chapter 1
Page 27 29
Elements of an Information System

Page 27 30
Figure 1-29
Examples of Computer Usage

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Minorities in
Technology below Chapter 1
Pages 28 – 31 31
Figures 1-30 – 1-32
Examples of Computer Usage

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click Enterprise
Computing below Chapter 1
Pages 31 – 32 32
Figures 1-33 – 1-34
Computer Applications in Society

Pages 34 - 36 33
Figures 1-36 – 1-39
Computer Applications in Society

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 1, Click Web
Link from left navigation,
then click OnStar
below Chapter 1
Pages 36 - 38 34
Figures 1-40 – 1-43
Summary

Page 39 35

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