System Software in Computer
System Software
System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs. If we think of the computer system...
Computer Fundamentals – Theory
Computer Fundamentals
Definition of a Computer:
A computer is an electronic device that operates under the control of a set of instructions that is stored in...
Elements Of A Computer System (Classification, Characteristic, Limitations)
Elements Of A Computer System
Definition of a Computer:
A computer is an electronic device that operates under the control of a set of instructions...
Components of a Computer
Components of a Computer
A computer system consists of both hardware and information stored on hardware. Information stored on computer hardware is often called software.
The hardware components of...
Computer’s Primary and Secondary Storage Concepts
Computer’s Primary and Secondary Storage
Storage Device/Media
Data needs to be stored for later use on storage media. The two types of storage media are:
Primary storage...
Generations of Computers
Generations of Computers
First Generation
Basic component – Vacuum Tubes 1940-1956Processing Speed – Slow & Unreliable Machine Heat Generation – Huge amount of Heat generated Size – Bulky & Non – Portable...
Application Software in Computer
Application Software
Application software is a program or group of programs designed for end users. These programs are divided into two classes: system software and...
Classification of Computer Languages
Types of Computer Language
Low-Level Languages: A language that corresponds directly to a specific machineHigh-Level Languages: Any language that is independent of the machine
There are also other...
Compilers and Interpreters in Computer
Compilers
Besides the application software and the system software, there is a third kind of software called the compiler software.Compiler is a system program that...
Basics Of MS-DOS (Internal & External Command)
DOS Commands
DOS Commands are instructions to perform tasks on files and directories very useful to Windows users. DOS commands are case insensitive. And as...