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Lesson 1

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imformation appliance (IA)
A device that focuses on handling a particular type of information and related tasks. Typical devices could be an ipod or MP3 player, a handheld gaming console, and so on.
mainframe computers
Large, powerful computers that are used for centralize storage, processing, and management of very large amounts of data.
e-mail
An electronic message sent from one person's computer to another person's computer where it is stored until read by the receiving person.
internet
The largest network used as a communication tool.
notebook/laptop computer
Similar to a microcomputer; however, it is smaller and portable.
pesonal diital assistant(PDA)
Also called a palm-top computer; a small, portable type of computer.
smart phone
Any electronic handheld device that functions as a mobile phone as well as a personal digital assistant (PDA) or other information appliance.
sender
Computer that sends a data transmission.
computer
Electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result.
data
Information entered intp the computer to be processed that consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images.
receiver
Computer theat receives a data transmission.
network
Connects one computer to other computers and peripheral devices.
software
Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
hardware
The tandible, physical computer equipment that can bt seen and touched.
supercomputers
Largest and fastest computer, capable of storing and processing tremendous volumes of data.
microcomputer
Sometimes called a personal computer; used at home or at the office by one person; can fit on top or under a desk.

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