ICT

ICT

1. Software

   • Used to instruct the computer to perform certain tasks. It is needed to make the computer work.
   • CAD/CAM
   • Spreadsheets
   • Desktop publishing
   • Databases

2. Hardware

   • Computer hardware consists of the physical parts that make up a computer system. They are parts that you can see and touch.
   • Speakers
   • Printers
   • Hard disk drive
   • Monitors

3. Types of Computer

   • Supercomputer
     • research
       • for drugs
       • weapons
       • scientific experiments
     • very fast
     • very powerfull
     • used by
       • Universaties
       • The Military
       • companies for drug research
   • Mainframe Computer
     • different tasks for many different people at the same time
     • Slower than supercomputers
       • less expensive
     • Used by
       • Insurance companies
       • Airlines
       • Police
       • Banks
       • Utility compaines
   • Server
     • physical computer
     • run one or more services
     • serve the needs of other computers or networks.
   • Personal Computer
     • used by
       • offices
       • people at home