Chapter One Introduction to computer
by ธรรมชาติ เพ็ชรนพรัตน์
1. The Components of a Computer
1.1. A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware
2. What Is a Computer?
2.1. A computer is an electronic device
3. A World of Computers
3.1. Computers are everywhere
4. Objectives Overview
4.1. Distinguish between system software and application software
5. Computer Applications in Society
5.1. Education
5.1.1. Government
6. Examples of Computer Usage
7. Elements of an Information System
8. Embedded Computers
8.1. An embedded computer is a special‐purpose computer
9. Supercomputers
9.1. A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer
10. Mainframes
10.1. A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds
11. Servers
11.1. A server controls access to the hardware
12. Game Consoles
12.1. A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single‐player
13. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices
13.1. Mobile
14. Personal Computers
14.1. A personal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output
15. Categories of Computers
16. Computer Software
16.1. Software
17. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers
17.1. Green computing involves reducing the electricity consumed
18. Networks and the Internet
18.1. A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together,