Computer in Everyday Life Lecture 6

Computer at Work Many different types of computer systems are used according to the type of business. They are linked to make a network. The software which is used: Word process. Spreadsheets. Database. Graphics and presentation programs. E-mail and communications programs. And other programs.

Computers and People When Computers Might be More Appropriate than People Fast and accurate. In easily automated tasks. Dangerous areas such as chemical experiments. Available 24 hours. They are good for combining, storing and retrieving data.

Computers and People When People Might be More Appropriate than Computers In tasks that need to imagine and thinking and creativity. Tasks that can not be performed through the instructions. Human Prefer to work in tasks that do not repeat or that need to be humane feelings.

Computer Use The eliminate repetitive tasks. Computer play an important role in societies. Computer use leads to: The eliminate repetitive tasks. Providing greater efficiency and reliability in the processing of information. Getting a large amount of information from the internet in your home. Doing your tasks quickly and easily from the home like making reservations. Working from home by the use of telecommunication.

Computer Applications in Business Management Information Systems (MIS) Decision Support System (DSS) Insurance Companies Banks Use computer to enable customers to access their accounts via ATM machines. Pay bills and move money between accounts. Services available 24 hours. Hotels and Flight companies

Computer Applications in Governmental Institutions The performance of Governmental Institutions can be improved through the use of computers, which can save, search and sort a large amount of data.

Computer in Hospitals Computers are used in Hospitals for the following purposes: Storing records of patients. Computers can be used to help Organize doctor’s daily schedules. Computers are a source of information for the doctors. Computers can also guide ambulance cars to reach patients very quickly. In medical researches.

Computer in Education Computers are used in universities, collages, training, research and administration. For administration: The software used is (word process, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing). For class room: The software used is (educational packages, multimedia authoring, internet and e-mail, presentation and graphics packages).

Computer in Education Computer Based Training (CBT): Uses interactive programs and modern multimedia computers to enable people to acquire skills and knowledge. Advantages of (CBT): More convenient, more practical and less expensive than traditional method. It allows distance learning. Disadvantages of (CBT): No possibility of students interact with each . Hardware or software problems

Computer and Industry Field Artificial Intelligence (AI): It is a part of Computer Science which aims to design intelligent computer systems to help in solving problems. One of these systems is Robot.

Teleworking In Telecommuting, one works at home and communicates with the office by phone, fax and computer. Another term for telecommuting is Telework. Help to ease traffic. Extend employment opportunities to more people. Flexibility of working hours.

E- Commerce E- Commerce is buying or selling via the internet. Advantages of E- Commerce: Is available 24 hours 7 days a week. Save time in receiving the product (when you buy software). Disadvantages of E- Commerce: You cannot preview the product or touch it. People still do not trust paying over the internet.