Depending on its usage, software may be generic or specific. Generic software is a software that can perform multiple tasks in different scenarios without being modified. For example, a word processor software can be used by anyone to create different types of documents like report, whitepaper, training material, etc. Specific software is a software for a particular application, like railway reservation system, […]
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Microprocessor Concepts
Microprocessor is the brain of computer, which does all the work. It is a computer processor that incorporates all the functions of CPU (Central Processing Unit) on a single IC (Integrated Circuit) or at the most a few ICs. Microprocessors were first introduced in early 1970s. 4004 was the first general purpose microprocessor used by Intel […]
Primary Memory
Memory is required in computers to store data and instructions. Memory is physically organized as a large number of cells that are capable of storing one bit each. Logically they are organized as groups of bits called words that are assigned an address. Data and instructions are accessed through these memory address. The speed with which these memory […]
Computer Applications (PC Software)
A number of tasks in today’s world is computer based – filling an application, transferring fund, or doing online business everything can be done through computer application. Easily accessible and user friendly, computer applications process the required transactions very quickly and accurately. (toc) Computer applications are designed in such a simple manner that no qualification […]