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8 Cards in this Set
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Hardware
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A hardware is a component witch you can physically touch from a computer device for example: keyboard,
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software
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sofware is a generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions for example: floppy disc
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types of computer
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PC,Mainframe,Palmtop,Laptop,PDA
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advantages and disadvantages
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PC: this is a desktop computer which is great for large companies, disadvantages: Not portable
Loads of wires MAINFRAME:run multiple sessions, and with high reliability. disadvantage:Mainframes occupies lot of space and produce lot of heat. PALMTOP: |
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Application software, also known as an application or an app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks.
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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System software is computer software or an operating system designed to operate and control the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software.
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input
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Input is the term denoting either an entrance or changes which are inserted into a system and which activate/modify a process. example keyboard, mouse, scanner
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output
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Output is the term denoting either an exit or changes which exit a system and which activate/modify a process. It is an abstract concept, example monitor
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