Introduction To Computers
Introduction To Computers
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Lecture#
01
COMPUTER
Computer is an electronic device which solve our problems according to
given instructions.
The “Computer” word derived from “Compute” Latin language.
BRIEF HISTORY
Mostly we called “Charles Babbage” was a father of computer.
But “John Von Neumann” was a inventor of “Modern Stored Program
Computer”.
CLASSIFICATION OF
COMPUTER
Super Computer
Mainframe Computer
Mini Computer
Micro Computer (It is also called Desktop Computer or PC (Personal
Computer))
SOFTWARE
Non touchable things of computer is called software.
For example Microsoft Windows, Microsoft word, etc.
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
Application Software
System Software
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Application Software are used to perform a specific task. e.g. Calculator
is used to calculate a values, MS Word is used to create or edit
documents.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
System software is used to control the usage and allocation of different
hardware components and enable the other application program to
execute.
Operating System (Windows)
Drivers
Languages
HARDWARE
Touchable Things or Devices of computer is called hardware
For example CPU (Central Processing Unit), Monitor, Key board, Mouse
and etc.
HARDWARE TYPES
Basically two types of hardware.
INTERNAL HARDWARE
Such type of hardware’s that are used inside the CPU
is internal hardware. For example Hard disk, Ram,
Processor, Scanner, etc.
EXTERNAL HARDWARE
Such type of hardware’s that are use outside the CPU
is called External hardware. For Example Monitor,
Printer, Scanner, etc.
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TYPES OF DEVICES
Input Devices i.e. Keyboards, Mouse, Microphone, etc.
Output Devices i.e. Printer, Speaker, Monitors, etc.
Main Memory (RAM and ROM)
Secondary Memory i.e. Hard Disk, Compact Disk, USB, etc.
Software
Icons
WALLPAPER
DESKTOP
VERSION
COMPANY NAME SOFTWARES
NO
NAME
Cursor/insertion
point
Status
Bar
Document window
FOR OPEN MS WORD
Start>>programs or all programs or all apps>> Microsoft Office>> Microsoft
word.
Start>>Run or Blank Text Box >>Winword or press window key+R (run
command) then write winword.
MS Word is used for make letters, applications, reports and memos etc.