GENERATION OF COMPUTERS The term generation indicates the type of technology used in the computer construction. As new technology was emerging‚ it was being used in the making of computer. The new technology improved the speed‚ accuracy and storage capacity of the computers. Different technologies have been used for computers in different times. Therefore‚ computers can be divided into five generations depending upon the technologies used. These are: First Generation (1940 - 1956) Second
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future is the thing that takes a lot of our time and efforts being computer oriented. We have to imagine‚ try to figure out what the future will bring us. We are supposed to lead our generation in looking for new and life enhancing technologies to make man ’s life easier and more enjoyable. How will it look like? [pic]THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION THAT CAME TO OUR MINDS. • Will we be able to talk to our computers in the future? • Will they respond freely? • Can they understand
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INTL. JOURNAL OF HUMAN–COMPUTER INTERACTION‚ 25(4)‚ 243–281‚ 2009 Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group‚ LLC ISSN: 1044-7318 print / 1532-7590 online DOI: 10.1080/10447310802546724 Intl. Journal 1532-7590 1044-7318 of Human–Computer Interaction‚ Vol. 25‚ No. 1‚ December 2008: pp. 1–78 HIHC Interaction Better in 3D? An Empirical Investigation of User Satisfaction and Preferences Concerning Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Product Representations in Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce A. Ant Ozok
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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 Fundamentals Assignment What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information‚ or "data." It has the ability to store‚ retrieve‚ and process data. You can use a computer to type documents‚ send email‚ and browse the internet. You can also use it to handle spreadsheets‚ accounting‚ database management‚ presentations‚ games‚ and many more. How does a computer work with? 1. Computer hardware equals the collection of physical elements that comprise
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Executive Summary Samsung Electronics was established in 1969 and successfully developed its own products internally in 1980s. The company grew very fast and even continued to lead the market with an 8% growth in gross sales during Asian crisis in 1997. Now it is transforming to a global digital company with many products occupying substantial market shares in the world. Samsung Electronics attributed its success to four main factors; (1) Highly creative employees can develop new technologies;
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An Electronic Document and Records System (EDRS) is a computer program (or set of programs) used to track and store records. The term is distinguished from imaging and document management systems that specialize in paper capture and document management respectively. ERS systems commonly provide specialized security and auditing functionality tailored to the needs of records managers. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has endorsed the U.S. Department of Defense standard 5015
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Electronic Medical Records In this article the author explains patients’ records at healthcare facilities may now be stored using electronic medical records (EMR) instead of the paper charts that have been used in the past. EMRs have several disadvantages and advantages. One of the biggest disadvantages to EMRs is the high initial start-up cost. The healthcare facilities have to buy the equipment to begin the process. They also have to hire people to convert their current files from paper copies
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Computers and Society The decade of the 1980’s saw an explosion in computer technology and computer usage that deeply changed society. Today computers are a part of everyday life‚ they are in their simplest form a digital watch or more complexly computers manage power grids‚ telephone networks‚ and the money of the world. Henry Grunwald‚ former US ambassador to Austria best describes the computer’s functions‚ "It enables the mind to ask questions‚ find answers‚ stockpile knowledge‚ and devise
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The Middle Ages or “The Dark Ages”‚ has quite a negative connotation‚ but is not quite as dark as you would think. The Dark Ages are referred to as the period of time during the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Specifically‚ The 16th century was a very pivotal time in history that began in the year of 1501 AD and had changed the world from that point on. Many important events from within the century have shaped our world to be the way it is. One being in 1531 when the Church of England broke free
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