Essays Tagged: "personal computers"
The History and Future of Computers
tersWith the advances in computer technology it is now possible for more and more Canadians to have personal computers in their homes. With breakthroughs in computer processing speeds and with compute ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
basic essay on computers from pc to mainframe with case study on networking
alan hamilton 1998From Desktop to super computerToday's desktop personal computers, or PCs, are many times more powerful than the huge, million-dollar business comp ... even perform more than 100 million. These computers are used not only for household management and personal entertainment, but also for most of the automated tasks required by small businesses, inclu ... information.Minicomputers are fast computers that have greater data manipulating capabilities than personal computers and can be used simultaneously by many people. These machines are primarily used ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Technology
Oblation from the Internet
t amounts of information flowing around all over the world through phone lines and data cables from personal computers to awesome mainframes. Not only should we praise the technological environment we ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking
Application Software
enables a user to perform tasks. Three major types of application software on the market today for personal computers are word processors, electronic spreadsheets, and database management systems (Li ... ganizations today have all three of these types of application software packages installed on their personal computers. Word processors, electronic spreadsheets, and database management systems make u ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
The Central Processing Unit
as the 'brains' of acomputer, because they act as the central control for the processing of data in personal computers (PCs) andother computers. Chipsets perform logic functions in computers based on ... troduced the market has done nothing but soared to unbelievable highs. The firstprocessor common in personal computers was the 8088. This processor was introduced in June of 1978. It could bepurchased ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Ast's ADVANTAGE 9312 (Communicator)
The Communicator is AST's newest addition to the Advantage line of personal computers. The Advantage 9312 comes with a 28.8 kbps DSVD modem (Digital Simultaneous Voice ... .The modem and its phone capabilities are what truely sets this computer apart from the rest of the personal computers. The 28.8kbps DSVD modem lets you talk on the phone at the same time you're using ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Computers in modern society
ontinue to grow in influence until society revolves around it daily without need for improvement.In personal computers, the industry has began to create faster machines that can store much more inform ... way navigation. This lets the cars drive themselves and should make the roads safer. To enhance the personal life, video phones will let you see who you are talking to. This technology will depend on ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking
A Long Way From Univac
dvance incredibly fast. Because the field of computers is so broad, this paper will focus mainly on personal computers.Although computers have been evolving for quite some time, they really didn't gai ... been evolving for quite some time, they really didn't gain popularity until the introduction of the personal computer. In 1977, Steve Jobs, co-founder of the Apple Computer Company, unveiled what is g ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Macintosh vs. IBM
achof them have their strong points. They both had their own ideas about where they should go inthe personal computer market. They also had many developments, which propelled themselvesover the other. ... lude electronic computers, which was extremely newin those days. In 1975 IBM introduced their first personal computer (PC) which was called theModel 5100. It carried a price tag of about $9,000 which ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
An example of a business plan for a hypothetical company
hnology products in international markets. Its foundersare former marketers of consulting services, personal computers, and marketresearch, all in international markets. They are founding ProgressiveC ... geographical markets, the United States,Europe, and Latin America, and in limited product segments: personalcomputers, software, networks, telecommunications, personal organizers, andtechnology integr ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics
An analysis and description of the life of Bill Gates and the beginnings of Microsoft Corporation
terfaces were realized. Gates made a deal with IBM to write an operating system for its new line of personal computers, and in 1981 which he called MS-DOS. It was shipped on all new IBM PC's. Microsof ... development of MS-DOS, Windows, and the introduction of the mouse have brought computing down to a personal level. Gates' goal to have a computer in every household is being realized. His dreams have ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Apple Computers (short)
teve Wozniac. In the 70's these two men drop out of college to build computers.They built their own personal computers in the garage of their parents in Palo Alto. At the same time Bill Gates was in c ... at San Francisco. Their first pc was named the Apple II. Their company grew large and was the first personal computer bussniess to get so far. Their stock was worth one hundred million dollars at that ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Apple, the computer of "Yesterday?".
l never end. They invented the first Apple computer (1976, www.apple-history.com) the basis for all personal computers to come, the Apple I. It ran on one megahertz and had eight thousand bites of mem ... omplishment of Apple's was that based on the MOStek 6502 microprocessor, the Apple II was the first personal computer to display color graphics and to come in a stylish plastic housing (Slate 3). From ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Packard Bell vs. Dell.
not easy ignoring the Technological Revolution. Today many people are taking the plunge and buying personal computers for their home. Packard Bell and Dell are two major computer manufacturers in the ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
Green Computing.
types of machines can be identified by the Energy Star label on its body. (Mobley) Machines such as personal computers, monitors and their printers for the most part comply with the Energy Star progra ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
How Internet is changing the education system.
ern engine of progress; it is the new form of thinking that will show a fresh approach to education.Personal computers and the Information Superhighway are rapidly transforming America. Already, the I ... nding to individual needs, are consistent with the philosophy underlying multicultural education.My personal conclusion is that all students, regardless of race, ethnic group, gender, socioeconomic st ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education
The Eight Steps to Starting a Successful Small Business.
If you are thinking about starting a small business, now is the time. Personal computers and software that are business quality are far better and cheaper than those of j ... hich include tax liability and rates, legal liability needs, business size, business type, capital, personal preference, needs, and/or future business plans. When you determining your business, consid ... der. Retrieved on July 7, 2002 from http://www.bizfilings.com/learning/startabiz.htmSimpson, B. G. (personal communication, July 4, 2002)
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
Bill Gates.
. Now a day every one uses computers. If it were not for Bill Gates people would not be able to use personal computers or P.C's today."William H. Gates III also known as Bill Gates was born on Oct. 28 ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
Project on Global PC Market.
1.Model the global market for personal computers.DemandIn current world market, it is only reasonable to consider PC's to be an es ... .e. where supply meets the demand.2.What trends do you think are occurring in the global market for personal computers? Illustrate these using your model of the market developed above.As the computer ... nd innovations will always sell for higher prices.3.How would you characterize the structure of the personal computer market? Why?Considering the following facts, we can say that this is an example of ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics
Project on Global PC Market.
answers to several guiding questions which are included in the essay.1. Model the global market for personal computers.DemandIn current world market, it is only reasonable to consider PC's to be an es ... e. where supply meets the demand.2. What trends do you think are occurring in the global market for personal computers? Illustrate these using your model of the market developed above.As the computer ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics