1. 1. ITE120: Introduction to InformationSystems Chapter: 1Getting Started With Computing ConceptsInstructor: Prof. Sanjeev Chopra 1
2. 2. Objectives Identify hardware and software Access the Internet Communicate over the Internet Share home computer resources Ensure computer security and privacy 2
3. 3. Data Becomes InformationData + Processing = InformationInformationData3
4. 4. HardwareInputOutput StorageKeyboard Computer monitor Disk drivesMouseSpeakers Flash memory deviceMicrophone Headphones CDWebcam PrinterDVDDigital camera4
5. 5. Software Operating SystemsWindows 7Mac OS X LinuxApplicationsMicrosoft Office Adobe PhotoshopInternet ExplorerOpenOffice.org Corel Paint Shop Pro Microsoft Movie Maker5
6. 6. Types of ComputersDesktopNotebook Laptop Subnotebook Tablet PC 6
7. 7. Input Devices7
8. 8. Input Devices (continued)8
9. 9. Output Devices 9
10. 10. Output Devices (continued) 10
11. 11. SoftwareSystem software Operating system Monitors computer resources Accepts and directs input and output Provides a safe environment Utility programs Coordinate resources Provide screen savers Reorganize the hard disk drive Provide online security 11
12. 12. Software(continued)Application software Commercial software Shareware FreewareCopyright 2011 PearsonEducation, Inc. Publishing as Prentice12 Hall.
13. 13. Summary Computer hardware and software enableyou to turn data into information. Connecting to the Internet offers vastresources and collaboration. Be aware of your computer security andprivacy as you network your computerresources. 13