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Computer and Its Types

The document discusses the different types of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that accepts user input, processes it, and displays results. There are two main components: hardware, the physical parts like the CPU and monitor; and software, which operates the computer but has no physical form. The types of computers covered are micro computers (personal computers), mini computers (for small organizations), mainframe computers (large organizations), and super computers (the most powerful). The document provides examples and uses for each type.

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Computer and Its Types

The document discusses the different types of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that accepts user input, processes it, and displays results. There are two main components: hardware, the physical parts like the CPU and monitor; and software, which operates the computer but has no physical form. The types of computers covered are micro computers (personal computers), mini computers (for small organizations), mainframe computers (large organizations), and super computers (the most powerful). The document provides examples and uses for each type.

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Muhammad Nauman Sheikh
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Computer and its types

Muhammad Mubeen
25609
BSCS FALL 2020

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Introduction to Computer:
• It is an electronic device.
• It accepts data from the user and process it and displays result.
• It consist of two components.
• Hardware
• Software
• Hardware are the physical component
of computer which we can see and touch.
• Software are used to operate computer
We cannot touch software .

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Parts of Computer
• Motherboard
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• RAM
• ROM
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse

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Types of Computers
• Micro Computers
• Mini Computers
• Mainframe Computers
• Super Computer

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Micro Computers
• Also known as personal computers
• For personal use
• Economical
• Less Powerful than other types of Computers
• Two Types
• Desktop Computer (Tower Computer)
• Laptops

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Mini Computers
• Used for small organizations such as schools or workshops
• Can run multiple computers
• More powerful than Micro Computers
• Less powerful than Mainframe Computers

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Mainframe Computers
• Used in large organizations
• Can hold a large number of data
• Can process large number of data efficiently
• Powerful than Mini Computers
• Very much expensive

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Super Computers
• Fastest computer and most powerful computer
• Used in large organization
• Can also hold large number of data
• Can also process large number of data
• Powerful than Mainframe computers

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Uses of Computers
• Hold the data
• Process the data
• Makes our work easier
• Vital role in the development of the world
• Entertainment purpose such as movies ,games , etc
• Used for medical purpose

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Conclusion
• Today the computer plays a vital role in development of the society
• We cannot imagine to work without computer
• As a developing country Pakistan need to generate computer
engineers
• Computer can also used in medical fields in diagnosis of diseases and
treatment of many diseases

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