4. Contents of the Presentation
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Definition of computer
Computer Structure
Basic parts of computer system
Types of computer
Generations of computer
Conclusion
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Definition of computer
Computer is an electronic device that is designed to work with
Information.
Computer can not do anything without a Program..
Charles Babbage is called the "Father" of the computer.
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7. Basic parts of computer system
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All Types of computers consist of two basic parts:
Hardware
Software
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8. Types of computer
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There are five types of computers:
Desktop Computers
Laptop Computers
Servers
Tablet Computers
PCs and Macs
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Desktop Computers: A desktop computer is
a personal computer that fits on or under a
desk. They usually consist of monitor, keyboard,
mouse.
Laptop Computers: A laptop computer that is
portable and suitable for use while traveling.
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Servers: A server is a computer program that
provides services to other computer programs
(and their users) in the same or
other computers.
Tablet Computers: A tablet is a wireless,
portable personal computer with a touch
screen interface.
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PCs: PC is short for personal computer or
IBM PC. The first personal computer produced
by IBM was called the PC.
Macs: Mac OS is the computer operating
system for Apple Computer's Macintosh line
of personal computers and workstations.
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12. Generations of computer
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First Generation
The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based.
Second Generation
The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based.
Third Generation
The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based.
Fourth Generation
The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor
based.
Fifth Generation
The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor
based
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