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Basics of computer
The document discusses the basics of computers including different types of software, generations of computers, and the basic functions of a computer system. It describes programming software, application software, and system software. It then outlines the five generations of computers from vacuum tubes to present-day integrated circuits. Finally, it lists the basic functions of a computer as inputting, storing, processing, outputting, and controlling.
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Basics of computer
- 1. BASICS OF COMPUTERBY SRIPATI MAHAPATRA
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- 5. System softwareThesoftware that deals with some programming languages is known as programming software.A set of one or more programs designed to solve a specific problem or to do a specific task.
- 6. A set ofone or more programs designed to control the operations and extend the processing capability of a computer system and are basically known as operating system.A sequence of instructions which is substituted for hardware and are basically stored in read-only memory (ROM).Is the body who can operate the computer and known as the user of a computer.
- 7. First generation:- Vacuum tube (1943-1955)