Fundamentals of Computer Systems

HARDWARE Parts of computer Accessories and peripherals SOFTWARE System Software Application Software

FUNDAMENTALS OF HARDWARE

HISTORY OF COMPUTER Ages Various shapes and stages Inventions and mile stones Scientists and inventors Uses and future requirements

COMPUTER GENERATIONS Stages of computer evolution First Generation ( : Vacuum Tubes) Second Generation( : Transistors ) Third Generation ( : Integrated Circuits) Fourth Generation (1971-Present: Microprocessors) Five Generation (Present and Beyond: Artificial Intelligence)

COMPUTER TYPES Super computer Mainframe Mini computer Workstation Personal computer Laptop Computer Notebook computer Hand held Palm top PDA

COMPUTER LANGUAGES High Level Language Low level Language Machine Language Assembly Language

PROGRAME & LOGIC Steps for developing a programme Flow charts System flow charts Programme flow charts

CPU Basic Technology Parts of CPU Functions of CPU parts Structure and layout Registers of CPU parts Buses and Cables

PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY History of processor Function of processor Speed of processors Types of processors Pentium Technology MMX

MEMORY Types of memory (RAM, ROM, SRAM, DRAM) Sizes & shapes of memory Memory measurement Memory modules Cache Memory

STORAGE DEVICES Types of storage Hard drives Floppy drive Optical drive Sequential drive Mega Storage

INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES Keyboard and mouse Mike Scanners Printers Plotters Touch screen Speakers

FUNDAMENTALS OF SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEM OS Basics Types of OS Applications of OS Disk Operating Systems (DOS)

USING DESKTOP & TASKBAR Exploring computer Managing files and folders Start menu Properties Options Themes Screen savers Display setting

CUSTOMISING DESKTOP Choosing a desktop style Custom applications Add/Remove options Start and Classic Start menu Adding browsing tools Adding web contents Customizing for multiples users.

WINDOWS EXPLOERS Use of toolbars Customizing toolbars and buttons Search files Folder and Explorer views Arranging icons Properties Options Sharing data between applications

INTERNET EXPLORER Use of browser Types of browser Data saving and linking Properties Options

CONTROL PANEL Control Panel items Adding/Remove a component Hardware and Software setting Customizing various applications Properties of items

DOS Command line computing DOS basics DOS commands Use of commands

OUTLOOK EXPRESS Offline basics Configuring Outlook Express Use of mail editor Managing Files and Folders Identities Use of stationary Managing Address book

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