The document provides an introduction to computers including a brief history from the abacus to modern computers. It discusses categories of computers such as personal computers, servers, minicomputers, and mainframes. The document also covers the information processing cycle of input, process, output, and storage. It defines the components of personal computers and describes input, processing, output, and storage methods. The document discusses processor speed, data versus information, and types of software.

1. Introduction to Computers Frank R. Ceja Director of Technology Coachella Valley USD

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