PPT-CSCI-1305 Introduction to Computer Hardware

Introduction to Computers What is a Computer A co mp uter is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions A machine is anything that makes work easier. 1. Chapter 1:. . Information Communication Technology. Information Communication Technology. Describe . the five main components of an information system. Describe the difference between the mainframe, minicomputer, supercomputer and the personal . Software: . computer . instructions or.  data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software, in contrast to storage devices and display devices which are called hardware.. Example: . Egyptian: Idealization. Greek: Realism. Roman: Illusionism. Byzantine Mosaic: Allegory. Chiaroscuro - . A method of modeling form by the use of light and shadow. Foreshortening – . Reducing or distorting parts of an object to convey the impression of three dimensions as perceived by the eye.. to Programming. Instructor:. Yong-. nian. Tang. Brookhaven National Laboratory. Working on accelerator control. 631-344-7022 (BNL Phone #). tangy@sunysuffolk.edu. . 2. . Text Book:. . Sam King. Browser m. otivation. Browsers most commonly used application . today. Browsers are an application platform. Email, banking, investing, shopping, television, and more!. Browsers are plagued with vulnerabilities. Engineering Technical English. Islamic University of Gaza. Feb. . 20, . 2016. Unit 2: . Materials Technology . Discussing . Quality Issues. Discussing Quality Issues. Dr. Hatem Elaydi, IUG, Spring 2016, ENGG 1305. Topic 3. Shows location of the following devices on a standard ATX motherboard. Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) – computers are standardize for parts and fit. Many parts are interchangeable. Not true for laptops; designs vary. a,b. Due Date: March . 12. Dr. Hatem Elaydi, IUG, Spring 2016, ENGG 1305. 1. Dr. . Hatem. . Elaydi. Engineering Technical English. Islamic University of Gaza. March . 5, . 2016. Unit 3: Components and Assemblies. The UNIX System. Unit V. Permissions. Permissions. all access to directories and files is controlled. UNIX uses discretionary access control (DAC) model . each directory/file has owner. owner has discretion over access control details. Jeffrey Miller, Ph.D.. http://www-scf.usc.edu/~csci201. USC CSCI 201L. Outline. USC CSCI 201L. 2. /25. CORBA. Program. CORBA Overview. The Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) is the Object Management Group’s (OMG) open, vendor-independent architecture and infrastructure that computer applications use to work together over networks. P. ersonal . C. omputer made of. Computer: . A Device that:. Accepts information. Processes information. Stores information. Produces information. Only 1 item in front of you is a Computer! Do you know which item that is?. Computing Concepts. Objectives. Distinguish between . system . and . application software.. Identify the four types of computers and the four types of . microcomputers. .. Describe computer hardware including the . Hardware vs. Software. Hardware includes. CPU = central processing unit. Memory = RAM (random access memory). Input = Keyboard, mouse, microphone. Output = Screen, speaker, printer. Storage = Hard drive, DVD, Solid State. 1 Computer Communications - CSCI 551 Copyright William C Chengsimple modela discrete event simulator2ns-2 the network simulator Computer Communications - CSCI 551 Copyright William C Chengwired wire