Whether working with a large multinational corportation or a smaller private company on computer hardware or software in engineering or programming, the possibilities and opportunities are endless and are increasing everyday. ... This creates an increasingly large and permanent demand for computer hardware, software, and the technical knowledge to create and use them. ... The growing complexity of the most popular games in the ever so urgent need for the latest and fastest graphics processing hardware by gamers with the money to afford it has boosted the gaming industry to unbelievable status....

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Computer Science involves understanding and design of how computers work. ... Network administrators" design, install, and support LAN, WAP, and Internet hardware. ... Upholding network hardware and overseeing networks are the main responsibilities they perform. ... These programs tell computers what to do. ... The demands that changing technology is placing on the computer field is reason for the growth and development of the computer field. ...

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In the last decade computers have become a part of everyday life. ... Computer Science involves understanding and design of how computers work. ... Network administrators" design, install, and support LAN, WAP, and Internet hardware. ... Upholding network hardware and overseeing networks are the main responsibilities they perform. ... These programs tell computers what to do. ...

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In other words, hackers are anyone who brakes into a computer without authorization. ... Hacking include a broad-range of computer-helped activities. ... Psychologists, sociologist and other scientist view hacking as a computer addiction. ... "The FBI said that the dangers of cyber crime were rising because of the increased availability of hacking tools on the Internet as well as electronic hardware such as radio frequency jamming equipment." ... Computer security industry knows that there is a huge number of "perfect crimes". ...

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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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When I was 12 I was really interested in the Internet and extremely interested by large mainframe type computers, I don't really know why but the immense power of these huge computers intrigued me. I would always visit sites about "legacy" hardware (very old sometimes ancient computer systems). ... The computer was a state-of-the art system with an extremely fast Internet connection. ... In this three-year experience, I learned many things about computers, the Internet, and business. ... The name of the company is "slaque computer services". ...

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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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Later, computer was invented. ... The coursework for information technology are typical including studies in mathematics, computer science, statistics, computer programming, computer systems design, networking, database management, and security. ... Computer systems analyzers must have solid understandings on how to run, evaluate, and maintain a variety of computer systems such as databases, hardware, software, and operating systems. ... The informant is a computer system analysis. ... IT is computers and communications. ...

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An MIS can be either manual or computer based. ... Some of the additional staff requirements the university should consider are: Hardware Engineer/Technician: to maintain the hardware and peripherals so the equipment functions. Computer Operator: Loads tapes into computer drives and retrieves computer printouts. Programmer: Creates a program, which is to be used as a computer application. ... It is extremely important that the hardware and software get thoroughly tested. ...

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The effects of computing power, therefore the effective potential of computers is beyond us. ... Computers are all around us, and for most of us, it has always been that way. ... Computers consumed entire wings of university halls and research centers. ... Obviously, the computer frenzy had taken off. ... Computers were starting to become social commonplace, and we would see the birth of the first computer generation. ...

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It was based on going deep into computers. From binary numbers to inside the computers. ... It is designed to introduce me to business computer systems and to show how the computer may be used as a tool for communication and decision making. ... She interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software, and systems. ... This approach relies heavily upon the efficient and effective use and application of computer and computer software. ...

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Computers and information systems play critical roles in the operation of most organisations. ... The vast quantity of information that large corporations and government agencies need to operate, and the speed with which that information is created and used, makes computer-based information systems critical to such operations. ... O'Brien PG 370 "Management information system can be defined as a network of computer based processing procedures that are integrated with manual and other procedures to provide timely, effective information to support managerial planning and control- Take...

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Introduction We all know that computers are the most useful and convenient tool in this age. ... Given the infamous and tragic Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, it has become quite clear that cyber-terrorists had more sophisticated hardware, software and knowledge in their possessions to launch such a vicious campaign. ... The cyber-terrorist can very well target government agencies, private institutions, public institutions, educational institutions, corporation computers, individual computers and so on. ... This is especially true for the computer industries. ... The word "hacker" is a slang term fo...

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