Sir Naveed Lecture # 01
Sir Naveed Lecture # 01
Sir Naveed Lecture # 01
Types Of Computer
∙ Analouge computer
∙ Digital computer
∙ Hybrid computer
Analouge :
An analog computer is a computer which is used to process analog data.
Analog computers store data in a continuous form of physical quantities
and perform calculations with the help of measures.
Digital :
The definition of a digital computer is the most commonly used type of
computer and is used to process information with quantities using digits,
usually using the binary number system.
Hybrid :
A computer that features the best characteristics of the analog computer
and digital computer.
Programming Concept :
∙ Program
∙ programming
∙ programmer
Program :
A program is a set of instructions that a computer follows in order to
perform a particular task.
Setup instraction
specified
Languages
Programming :
the act of writing computer code, to the act of scheduling television or
radio programs, or behavior that has been instilled.
Programmer :
A computer programmer is a person whose job involves writing programs
for computers.
Hardware :
Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer. This is also
sometime called the machinery or the equipment of the computer.
Examples of hardware in a computer are the keyboard, the monitor, the
mouse and the central processing unit.
Software :
Software is a collection of instructions that enable the user to interact with
a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks. Without software, most
computers would be useless. Examples of software is VLC , Chrome,
MS-Windows , Unix etc.
Types Of Software :
∙ Application Software
∙ System Software
Application Software :
Application software is specific to the task it is designed for and can be as
simple as a calculator application or as complex as a word processing
application. Examples; Anti-virus, VLC, Chrome etc.
System Software :
It is a base for application software which responsible for managing
hardware.