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Categories and Generations of Computers
2015
This scientific article speaks about generations of computers, PC history, saving data, Von Neumann architecture, input/output peripherals, software instructions, programs, mainframe, minicomputers, microcomputers, supercomputers, libraries and operating systems, computer networks and Internet, introduction to the world of computers, evolution of computer systems, from the literature specialized in computer science. Computers are divided into: mechanical computers-water and gas meters, electromechanical computers-electricity meters, electronic computers (I generation of computers, II generation of computers, III generation of computers, IV generation of computers), optical computers and biological computers. After the highest prevalence, electronic computers are divided into: analogue-electronic computers, digital electronic-computers and hybrid electronic computers.
Differentiate between port, expansion slot and expansion card Explain the input/output, processing and storage operations Define operating system, device drivers, utility programs and language processors Identify the use of productivity, business, entertainment and education software Elaborate open source software, shareware and freeware UNIT INTRODUCTION This Unit "Fundamentals of Computer" covers a foundational understanding of computer hardware and software along with how to get the most value and impact from computer technology. In this unit the history of computer is described so that students can understand how have computers evolved from very simple calculating devices to the modern electronic computing. It also provides material on application of computers in various fields to describe the role of computer in modern society and its impact on our daily life. 1 9 1 Fundamentals of Computer TITBITS Abacus is still seen at some toy shops, made of plastic or wood for small children.