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Integrated Technology. Unit 1- Recognizing Computers. Objectives. Understand the importance of computers Define computers & computer systems Classify different types of computers Identify system components Describe the role of the CPU Define computer memory
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IntegratedTechnology Unit 1- Recognizing Computers
Objectives • Understand the importance of computers • Define computers & computer systems • Classify different types of computers • Identify system components • Describe the role of the CPU • Define computer memory • Describe how data is represented • Identify types of storage devices • Care for storage media
What is a Computer? • A computer is a person, instrument, or machine that gathers, processes, and stores information.
Computer History • In groups, make a computer history timeline of events • Use an online timeline maker, poster paper, Word, etc. • Mark at least 10 significant events • Use your own words to describe
40’s & 50’s • Massive • ENIAC • Designed for military & government
First User-Friendly Computer • Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the first user-friendly personal computer, called the Apple, with a built-in keyboard, display screen, and storage unit. • The term personal computer refers to a computer designed to be used by one person at a time.
IBM PC • Bill Gates worked with IBM • Developed DOS • IBM computer in 1981 released • Pictured- $3500
Attack of the Clones • IBM made the general design available to competing companies, resulting in many clones or “compatibles.” • Today, the term PC often refers to computers running Microsoft’s Windows operating system.
What is a Computer Today? • Same as before… • Receives data, processes data, outputs information, stores data • Hardware • Software • Data • Output of information
Desktop • Personal computer- PC or MAC • AKA Microcomputer • Individual user
Laptop • AKA Notebook • PC or Mac • Portability • Touchpad
Netbook • NOT laptop replacement • Made for travel • Basic • Check email • Web • Office • No Multitasking
Netbook • Lightweight & smaller • Less powerful than laptop • Small Screen • Longer battery • No CD/DVD • Low in RAM (1GB) • Windows XP/7 Basic
Tablet PC • Form of notebook • Swivel Screen • Handwriting Stylus
Tablets • PC in smaller size • Many functions of PC • Has memory, storage, CPU • Apps, Internet, Email • Android, WebOS, iOS
Workstation • Multiple CPUs, lots of RAM, multiple, high-capacity drives • Video Editing, CAD, Animation, Scientific, CSI, X-Ray
Server • Performs functions for computers on a network (provides a service) • Hold Files • Handle Email • Web Site
Handheld/Smartphone • PDA / Smartphone • Personal Digital Assistant • AKA Pocket PC • Windows, iOS, WebOS, Android, Palm OS • Touch Screen • Can do email, web, Office, etc.
Terminal • Data entering • Keyboard & Monitor • “Dumb” Terminal • Only performs functions when connected to larger system
Mainframe • Connected to terminals • Bulk data processing • Banks, statistics • Hundreds of thousands $ • Large institutions & govt. • Airlines
Supercomputers • Large & fast • Perform BIG calc’s • Volumes of data • Millions of $$$ • Government • Military • Research Labs • NASA
Other Types of Computers? • Name some…
Review 1 • Managing an airline reservation & ticketing system would be best performed by which class of computer? • Mainframe • Which computer only performs when connected to a larger computer? • Terminal • What’s another name for a desktop? • Microcomputer • Who is known as the father of computing? • Babbage
Review 2 • What’s the biggest advantage of using a notebook? • Portability • T/F. A server is dedicated to sharing resources & data. • True • Which type of computer provides services to other PCs? • Servers • What device would have Palm/WebOS on it? • Handheld, PAD, Smartphone
IntegratedTechnology Unit 1- Recognizing Computers