Apple Computer promptly chimed in to launch two of its" personal computers, the Apple I and the Apple II. ... IBM permitted additional manufactures to create hardware and software for their systems. ... Macintosh ran the opposite direction, writing their own software and developing their own hardware. ... Pushed by demand, computers have become smaller and faster overnight; no longer are laptops the only type of portable computer. ... Computers no longer resemble what they once were. ...

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Along with the evolution of technology, computers continue to upgrade as well until the time that computer has now become a part of man's everyday life that are hooked to computers. ... In this regard, this literature review concerning the effects of computer usage to the academic performance of students, will address the following areas relevant to this study: History of the Computer; Importance of Computers, Negative Effects of Gaming; Computer Crime; Computer Use recommendations; and conclusion. HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER Many people do not know how, or even when computers were first mad...

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Computers: Invention of the Century The History of Computers Only once in a lifetime will a new invention come about to touch every aspect of our lives. ... This incredible invention is the computer. ... In 1945 he undertook a theoretical study of computation that demonstrated that a computer could have a very simple and yet be able to execute any kind of computation effectively by means of proper programmed control without the need for any changes in hardware. ... Together they had formed the Mauchley-Eckert Computer Corporation, America's first computer company in the 1940s. ... E...

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This incredible invention is the computer. ... In 1945 he undertook a theoretical study of computation that demonstrated that a computer could have a very simple and yet be able to execute any kind of computation effectively by means of proper programmed control without the need for any changes in hardware. ... Together they had formed the Mauchley-Eckert Computer Corporation, America's first computer company in the 1940s. ... Eventually they built a working UNIVAC computer. ... During this time the major computer manufacturers beg...

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This incredible invention is the computer. ... In 1945 he undertook a theoretical study of computation that demonstrated that a computer could have a very simple and yet be able to execute any kind of computation effectively by means of proper programmed control without the need for any changes in hardware. ... Together they had formed the Mauchley-Eckert Computer Corporation, America's first computer company in the 1940s. ... Eventually they built a working UNIVAC computer. ... During this time the major computer manufacturers beg...

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The idea was to come up with other jobs within the computer other than using the computers as calculators. ... (pg 83) At that time Lick, advised the government to get a contract from his company using new computers, Ken Olsen, who owns a computer company was trying to advertise his new computers called PDP-1 to BBN. ... After the team was made, the problem was which hardware to use for the proposal. ... At BBN on the hardware side, a teletype terminal with logging capabilities was added to the BBN message processor, along with special warning lights and an audible alarm to indicate network fa...

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All of the hardware is from McMaster-Carr. ... On the robot, the axle that's attached to each wheel is a 1/4-inch diameter steel rod from a hardware store. ... I had the idea to attach the motor shaft to the wheel axle using plastic tubing from a hardware store (shown above). ... The wheels I used were $5 each from a hardware store; they're meant for lawn mowers, I think. ... I charge it with a car battery charger ($20 from a hardware store). ...

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It stated that Microsoft could not require hardware manufacturers who license use of its operating system to license other software applications, but could produce and license integrated products. ... They also made accusations that the company refused to contract with hardware producers who would not include its Internet Explorer software. ... ActiveX will also be incorporated into the mix when the next iteration of the Windows operating system (known as Memphis) arrives in 1997 or 1998 (Computer Reseller News, 10-9-96). ...

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That being said, it is always a good idea to have some type of on-site backup for speedy recovery of data in the case of a computer glitch or failure. However, if a fire or natural disaster destroys the office, all of the equipment and all of the computer files, more than likely, the on-site backup was also destroyed. ... The large amounts of information in "today's enterprise environment is attributed to the Internet, faster computers, more powerful applications, and the conversion from analog to digital data" (Sun, 6). ... To further complicate matters, if a company does choose to go...

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I wanted to purchase a personal computer system, with monitor and printer that I could use to do Web-based research. ... Windows 98 would actually be more for a home computer. ... Either the people were in love with their Macintosh computer and hated all others, or vice versa. ... The Requirements Hardware I did research on several brands and narrowed it down to three different systems, with three different operating systems, based on some basic requirements. ... This is for the entire hardware, software, applications, monitor and printer. ...

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Gates that Microsoft had to field a non-PC box that didn't run Windows, that the company had to go into the money-losing hardware business, and that it had to defeat Sony's PlayStation 2 game console or surrender any hope of controlling technology in the living room. ... With a controller in hand, he set off animations ranging from hundreds of Ping-Pong balls bouncing all over a room to a computer-animated woman practicing martial arts with a giant robot. ... Back then, he met with Johnny Wilson, the editor of Computer Gaming World magazine. ... The game, which he undertook for Ste...

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SYNOPSIS In this report an examination will be made of the production and logistics system of Dell Computer Corporation. ... What is Dell Computers all about? Michael Dell founded Dell Computer Corporation in 1984 having only $1000 start-up capital. ... The important aspects of Dells Product and Service Dells core competency lies in customising its product - computer hardware and software to the specific needs of the consumer. ... When Dell receives an order from a customer, it is broken down into a list of the parts needed to build the computer. ...

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Most computer data goes over ordinary wires. ... In ordinary environments, it is not practical to use fiber optics to transmit data between personal computers and printers as it's too costly. ... Certain computer companies are aware of this problem and trying to solve it by having protective devices for wire circuits to block current and voltage surges. ... Converting existing hardware and software for the use of fiber optics does take a lot of time and money which also reduces the turnover for any profit making firm in the market. ... This changeover requires modification in both hardwar...

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There is a hardware limitation, as the owner does not have a computer installed in his shop. ... However Mr card has limited computer literacy. He does not have much knowledge of computers overall so this is another limitation. ... This will not affect Video Box as a computer is already owned. ... The present system will be improved greatly by putting it on to a computer. ...

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It requires a DVD-ROM drive installed in a computer, and DVD-ROM drives can play DVD-Video. ... Hard Drives: The primary computer storage medium, which is made of one or more aluminum or glass platters, coated with a ferromagnetic material. ... In the 1980s, the first personal computer hard disks started at 5MB. ...

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Executive Summary The Microsoft Corporation was founded by partners Bill Gates and Paul Allen with the vision of producing cutting edge software. Beginning with programming challenges in the 1970s, Bill Gates and his partner Paul Allen started a company with a dream to produce software on the la...

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However, there can also be interception, alteration and retransmission of the data, by braking the line of communication, and passing it through the attacker. 2.8: Viruses and worms: These are the most popular means of attacking and the primal fear of many mainframes as well as private computers. ... When the user runs the program in his computer, the virus or worm becomes active. ... The internal network is also protected, because the firewall does not allow any connections to be initiated from an external network to the internal network. 3.2: Firewalls A firewall is a combin...

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By "multifunctional" they mean a robot is the mechanical counter part of a computer that can handle various problems without any major hardware modifications. ... Robots can be programmed by a computer. An operator enters the work movements into a computer which tells the robot what to do. ...

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Computer Assisted Interviews - Interviews could also be conducted through computers. In computer assisted telephonic interviews (CATI), the PC monitor prompts/shows the question with the help of software/email, select the phone number of the respondent and record the responses in a file, which are later on analyzed for research purpose. Computer assisted personal interviews (CAPI) are another type of interviews in which hardware and software is involved. ...

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At the 1985 Winter CES the Tramiels presented their new 8-bit home computer, the XE series, which was fully compatible to the old Atari computers. ... In 1993 Atari released it's last computer system, the Falcon. ... By this time Atari had clearly left the home computer market. ... For Nolan Bushell it was his interest in computer games. He played his very first computer game at college, Space War (Atari). ...

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As with most computer related languages, despite the greatest security measures, there are still holes that can be exposed. ... If a computer has sufficient hardware and software to record and to play sound, it would be possible for a hacker to not only listen in to a users conversation, but to also record and copy the conversation. ... Whereas if it occurred on a stand-alone computer used by an individual playing games then would bring little problems. 4. ... A mobile code that is unwelcome by all (apart from the creator) is a computer virus. These generally target personal computers and ...

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Simple Design Versus Detailed Design General Design Concrete Design System function Design effective input System processing ways Design effective output Size and scope Design files, tables and databases System structure Design user interface Hardware and software Design procedure General processing flow Design KB and inference engine System schedule Design networking Things to be considered when attempting to model a problem Applicability Capable of solving real world application problems Meeting the requirement of real applications Easy to use Transferability E...

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Through the volume buying and processing power capabilities of the outsourcing vendor, it would be expected that the corporation will be able to acquire the use of software and hardware at a lower cost than if they had to purchase, license, and maintain the software themselves. ... Some of these skill sets might include capacity planning, programming in obscure languages, and the maintenance of obscure or obsolete operating systems, hardware, and program products. ... Hardware costs are declining, and software costs are often negotiable. ... In particular, will there be unforeseen b...

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The course offers instruction in writing processes, collaborative writing strategies, methods of organization, research skills, discourse conventions of Standard Written English, rhetorical strategies, computer-based writing, and the production of expository academic essays. ... Other Materials Costs for printing and photocopying multiple copies of drafts of papers A CSU student email account that you check daily for changes, handouts, and announcements; a laptop computer (with the CSU standard software package installed). For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Polic...

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Introduction Game software can be characterized into four main categories: computer games, video games, arcade games, and Internet games. ... Computer games are basically created to run on personal computers. Video games require specialized hardware (i.e., the Sony Playstation, Nintendo, etc.) ... Since the late 1980s, PC games have been the most popular entertainment among youngsters as personal computers in the home have become the norm. ... Despite the outstanding performance of the Korean game industry, foreign products presently occupy around 75 percent of the domestic computer game mark...

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