Computer

Important Computer Terminology

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving. Application Software: A set of one or more programs designed to solve a specific problem or do a specific task, such as pay calculation, processing of examination results, stores accounting and inventory control etc. Anonymous FTP site: On the internet, a computer, which allows a user to

History of the Computer

A nineteenth century professor Charles Babbage at Cambridge University is considered the father of modern digital computers. During his period, prepared the mathematical and statistical tables was very difficult to make error free. To overcome this error Babbage designed a "Difference Engine" in the year 1822, which could produce reliable mathematical and statistical tables. In 1842, Babbage came out with his new idea of "Analytical Engine", which was intended to be completely automatic. However, his efforts established a number of principles, which have been shown to be fundamental to the des

Computer Memory

Computer memory is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently. There are two types of computer memory Primary Memory or Main Memory whicn include RAM (Random Access Memory) & ROM (Read Only Memory) and Secondary Memory or Auxiliary Memory which include Magnetic Disk, Magnetic Tape, Optical Disk etc. Primary Memory Random Access Memory (RAM) - is a type of volatile memory that is stores information on an integrated circuit which hold the data mainly when the program is being executed by the CPU. As it is volatile in nature so it can't store data permanentl

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