INTRODUCTION Welcome to computer programming! You are about to discover an interesting and exciting world – a world of computer programming. In this unit‚ we introduce you to the concepts of basic computer programming . You will study the terms and concepts used in computer programming. We will then describe the five steps in computer programming. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit‚ you should be able to: 1. Understand the programming process 2. Define computer programming‚ program
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COMPUTER REVOLUTION Personal Computers The personal computer revolution was a phenomenon of immense importance in the 1980s. What the average American commonly refers to as a PC‚ or personal computer‚ did not even exist before the 1970s. Mainframe computers had been the norm‚ and they were primarily relegated to business and scientific use. With the dawn of the personal computer all Americans were allowed potential access to computers. As competition and modernization increased‚ issues of cost
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History of Computer Addictive and Meaning: Computer addiction was noticed in 1973 in some people. The addiction is a mental illness which causes the excessive use of computers to the extent of it interfering with daily life. Its excessive use may also explain problems in social interaction‚ personality‚ mood‚ work ethic and relationships. Computer addiction is the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life. Excessive use may explain problems in social interaction
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2008). Moreover‚ it determines and describes the extent of computer addiction among student nurses of WNU for the year 2012 – 2013. According to Ardales (2008)‚ descriptive design is particularly appropriate in the studies dealing with computer addiction. The reason for this is the fact that behavior or interest can be systematically examined and analyze as they happen. More particularly‚ this study sought to assess and describe the computer addiction among student nurses. For this reason‚ this design
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UNIT-I INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER The term “Computer” is derived from the Latin word “Computare” which means “to compute” or “to calculate”‚ so it is considered to be calculating device. In fact‚ the main objective of inventing the computer was to create a fast calculating machine. But now-a-days more than 75% of non-mathematical or non-numerical work is carried out by the computers. Today‚ computer technology has spread to every sphere of existence of modern man‚ from railway
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PRELIM COMPUTER What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic machine that can be programmed to accept data (input)‚ process it into useful information (output)‚ and store it in a storage device for future use Characteristics of a Computer •It’s a machine. •It is electronic. •It is automatic. •It can manipulate data. •It has memory •It has logical function Capabilities of a Computer • Speed • Accuracy • Repetitiveness • Storage • Programmable Limitations of a Computer • Cannot operate without
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COMPUTER ADDICTION Addiction - "a habit so strong that one cannot give it up." We are all aware that people form addictions to many things‚ from cocaine to gambling. References to alcoholism‚ workaholism‚ even chocoholism‚ are commonplace throughout our society. The idea that people can form addictions to computing is a relatively new one‚ but quickly gaining ground. Perhaps some day the word "netaholism" will be as widely-used as the others; being a "user" may have more connotation than we realize
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differently and act differently—for better and for worse. In the 1990’s the personal computer became more popular‚ changing American politics and culture forever and sending us into new eras of technology. This is why I believe the computer revolution made the most profound impact on American culture and politics. In the 1990’s‚ computers began a revolution in the workforce. Businesses relied on the computers for things like word processing‚ accounting and record keeping. They changed the way
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Computer Technology Computer Technology Technology has helped us in every phase of life since the beginning of time. From the invention of the simple calculator to the Internet‚ technology has been a great factor on the way our civilization has grown. With more and more technological advances just around the corner‚ our civilization will continue to grow faster and faster than ever before. After the invention of the computer this world did many inventions in a short time with the help of technology
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Computer Mouse: Consumer Driven Innovation The computer mouse controls the pointer on a computer screen‚ allowing a user to navigate throughout programs‚ websites‚ etc. The mouse is moved around a surface by the user’s hand in order to translate that movement to the pointer on the computer screen. Computers were only invented shortly before the earliest mice were developed‚ and there were very few computers around. There was little demand for an invention like this‚ but before the mouse was invented
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