Basics of Computing

 

Computers essentially take input, perform an operation to it, and then produce some output.

 

 

 

Input    à                    Operation                     à        Output

 

 

 

 

Keyboard                                                                     Monitor

Printer

Microphone                                                                  Speaker

Car’s Weight                                                                Signal Change

 

 

Types of Computers:

 

1.                  Microcomputers

2.                  Minicomputers

3.                  Mainframes

4.                  Supercomputers

 

 

Types of Microcomputers:

 

1.                  Desktops

2.                  Workstations

3.                  Servers

4.                  Laptops / Notebooks

5.                  Pocket PCs / PDAs

 

 

Class Assignment:

 

1.                  Go to http://www.Dell.com

2.                  Go to http://www.IBM.com

3.                  Go to http://www.Apple.com

4.                  Go to http://www.Cray.com