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    The document discusses different types of computers including digital computers, hybrid computers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, servers, supercomputers, microcomputers, desktops, laptops, netbooks, personal digital assistants, tablet computers, and wearable computers. It also provides classifications of computers based on their sizes and functionalities.

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    UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER

    At the end of the lesson the students will be able to;


    1. Understand Computer
    2. Identify the different types of computer and devices
    3. Familiarize the classification of computer
    What is computer?
    - A computer is one of the most brilliant inventions
    of mankind. A computer is an electronic device
    that has the capability to manipulate information
    or data, store, retrieve, and process it for more
    useful information. It is programmable so it can
    respond to specific instructions or commands.
    Different types of Computer
    Digital Computer – Digital computers are suitable for
    complex computation and have higher processing speeds.
    They are programmable. Digital computers are either
    general purposes computers or special purpose ones.
    Hybrid Computer – These computers are a combination
    of both digital and analog computes. In this type of
    computers, the digital segments perform process control
    by conversion of analog signals to digital ones.
    Classification of Computer
    The following are the classification of the different types of
    computers based on their sizes and functionalities;
    Mainframe Computer- large organization use mainframes
    for highly critical applications such as bulk data processing
    and ERP. Most of the mainframe computers have the
    capacities to host multiple operating system and operate
    as a number of virtual machines and can substitute for
    several small servers.
    Minicomputer- In terms of size and processing capacity,
    minicomputer lie in between mainframes and
    microcomputer. Minicomputer are also called mid-range
    system or workstation. The term began to be popularly
    used in the 1960s to refers to relatively smaller third
    generation computers.
    Servers- They have larger storage capacities and
    powerful processor. Running on them are programs that
    serve client request and allocate resources like memory
    and time to client machines.
    Supercomputers- The highly -intensive tasks can be
    effectively performed by means of supercomputers. Their
    ability of parallel processing and their well-designed
    memory hierarchy give the supercomputer large
    transaction processing powers.
    Microcomputer- Computer with a microprocessor and its
    central processing unit it is know as a microcomputer.
    These computer can fit on desks or tables and prove to be
    the best choice for single – user tasks.
    Personal Computers
    Desktops- A desktop is intended to be used on a single
    location. The spare parts of a desktop computer are
    readily available at relatively lower costs. Power
    consumption is not as critical as that in laptops. Desktop
    are widely popular for daily use in the workplace and
    households.
    Laptops- Similar operation to desktops, laptop computer
    are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use. Laptops
    run on a single battery or an external adapter that charges
    the computer batteries.
    Netbooks- They fall in the category of laptops, but are
    inexpensive and relatively smaller in size. They had a
    smaller feature set and lesser capacities in comparison to
    regular laptops at the time they came into the market.
    Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs)- It is a handheld
    computer and popularly known as a palmtop. Most of them
    can access the internet by means of Bluetooth of Wi-Fi
    communication.
    Tablet Computer- Tablets are mobile computers that are
    very handy to use. They use the touch screen technology.
    Wearable Computer- A record-setting step in the
    evolution of computers was the creation of wearable
    computers. These computers can be worn on the body
    and are often used in the study of behavior and human
    health.

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