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Also called computer revolution

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Digital Revolution:

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What are the uses of computer

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  1. Science and fields
    - Scientist uses it to develop theories, collect, analyze and test data, and exchange information
  2. Educational Fields
    - Uses computers for educational purposes
  3. Communication
    - Electronic mail helps interaction around the world, enabling interaction through messages in the net.
  4. Engineering and manufacturing fields
  5. Banking fields
    - Uses ATM to automate the process of withdrawal and depositing 24/7
  6. Health Care
    - Computers help doctors and nurses with various task ranging from work schedule and patient schedules
    - Also equipment like x-rays
  7. Business and Industries
    - Business owners uses computers to launch their business online
    - Also uses networking for growth and development
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  • Scientist uses it to develop theories, collect, analyze and test data, and exchange information
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  1. Science and fields
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  • Uses computers for educational purposes
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  1. Educational Fields
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  • Electronic mail helps interaction around the world, enabling interaction through messages in the net.
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  1. Communication
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  • Uses ATM to automate the process of withdrawal and depositing 24/7
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  1. Banking fields
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  • Computers help doctors and nurses with various task ranging from work schedule and patient schedules
  • Also equipment like x-rays
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  1. Health Care
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  • Business owners uses computers to launch their business online
  • Also uses networking for growth and development
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  1. Business and Industries
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is a calculation tool used by sliding counters along rods and grooves, used to perform mathematical functions.

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Abacus –

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– was an early british computer. Inspired by Jhon von neuman
- Was the second electronic digital stored-program computer to go into regular service.

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Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator (EDSAC)

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Types of computer

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1 Personal computer
- Also known as a microcomputer
- It is a general-purpose computer design for individual use
2 Smart phones and tablets
- Pocket friendly, better hardware capability
3 Desktop Computer
- A personal computer designed to stay on a fix position that fits on the desk
4 Workstation Computers
- Is used for technical and scientific applications.
5 Supercomputers
- It is speed, its fast
- Biggest and fastest computer
- First developed by Roger Crey in 1976

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  • Also known as a microcomputer
  • It is a general-purpose computer design for individual use
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Personal computer

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  • Pocket friendly, better hardware capability
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Smart phones and tablets

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  • A personal computer designed to stay on a fix position that fits on the desk
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Desktop Computer

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  • Is used for technical and scientific applications.
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Workstation Computers

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  • It is speed, its fast
  • Biggest and fastest computer
  • First developed by Roger Crey in 1976
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Supercomputers

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Computer components

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Input devices or unit
Cpu – Memory unit, control unit, arithmetic & logical unit
- Performs all types of data processing operation
Output devices or unit

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The inventor for computer in 1930s

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Charles Babbage –

19
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year that started the inventions of calculating machines

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– invented the z1, the first programmable computer in 1936
-credited as the first to create a digital computer

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Konrad Zuse

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– created the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Computer in 1940s during World War 2

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John Mauchly

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was completed in 1954 used by rand researchers

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JHONNIAC - John von Neumann Numerical Integrator and Automatic Computer

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– The first desktop computer sold to average consumers in 1965

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Programma 101

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– A personal computer that prints documents and sends emails in 1970s
- Included a mouse, keyboard and a screen

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Xerox Alto

25
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  • A game changer for the computer industry, Steve Jobs first introduced it in 1984 which have a mouse, keyboard and a screen
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First Macintosh

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– It was launched in 1998 and was meant to be portable and customizable

27
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– In 2008 Steve Jobs first introduced the computer in a manila envelope

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Macbook Air

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is any hardware of software used to host an application or services.

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a platform

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Types of Technology platforms

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Operating System – manages all the applications and programs on a computer or mobile phone.
- Uses GUI or Graphical User Interface to communicate with the user effectively
Database Management System (DMS) – This system software consists of group of programs that allow you to organize, sort, edit, retrieve, manage, define, and store data in a data base.
Engagement Platforms – are software applications that enable companies interaction with potential customers and team members.
Digital Marketplace – is a platform that facilitates e-commerce by creating a virtual environment where buyers and sellers can transact.
On-demand service platform – is a software program that offers trade services similar to the digital marketplace
Web platform – is a service platform that facilitates information discovery and sharing on the internet.
Video game software – is a digital environment that allows users to play video games on their computer or digital device.
Data harvesting platform - are software programs that extract data and information from different sources online.
Content Distribution Platforms – is a software program that connects content like text, videos, images, or media advertisements with owners of touch-points like websites or digital devices.
- For content creators
Endpoint Security Platforms – is system software that incorporates specific functions from vendors and sometimes third-party products to improve the operation of your digital device.
Robotic Software Platforms – is a software package with a simplified programming framework for robotics devices.

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  • manages all the applications and programs on a computer or mobile phone.
  • Uses GUI or Graphical User Interface to communicate with the user effectively
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Operating System

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– This system software consists of group of programs that allow you to organize, sort, edit, retrieve, manage, define, and store data in a data base.

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Database Management System (DMS)

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are software applications that enable companies interaction with potential customers and team members.

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Engagement Platforms –

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– is a platform that facilitates e-commerce by creating a virtual environment where buyers and sellers can transact.

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Digital Marketplace –

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– is a software program that offers trade services similar to the digital marketplace

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On-demand service platform

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is a service platform that facilitates information discovery and sharing on the internet.

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Web platform –

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is a digital environment that allows users to play video games on their computer or digital device.

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Video game software –

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are software programs that extract data and information from different sources online.

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Data harvesting platform -

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– is a software program that connects content like text, videos, images, or media advertisements with owners of touch-points like websites or digital devices.
- For content creators

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Content Distribution Platforms

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is system software that incorporates specific functions from vendors and sometimes third-party products to improve the operation of your digital device.

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Endpoint Security Platforms –

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– is a software package with a simplified programming framework for robotics devices.

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Robotic Software Platforms

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