Computer Components
Having known what a computer is, its different classification and its uses we
will be having a study on the components of a computer system.
The components of a computer system are :
Software
Hardware
Software:is a set of program which controls and coordinates the
entire computer system.It is also a collection of coded instructions which help the user
make maximium use of the computer system. Software is grouped into System
Software and Application Software
System Software is a set of instruction or a program that allows the
functioning of a computer system. Examples are the Operating System,Language Translator
and Utilities
Operating System is a program that serve as an interface between the hardware and
user. Examples are UNIX, SOLARIS, WINDOWS, UBUNTU, LINUX etc.
Language Translator translate highlevel programming languages to machine language.
Types of language translators are Compliers, Assemblers and Interpreters
Utilities are programs that are designed to compliment the operating system.
Application Software are programs written to enable user perform specific
functions. They are ready made programs designed to enable user perform special functions
on the computer system.Application programs are of two types:
Specialized Packages which are designed specially to solve specific problems. e.g
AutoCAD
Generalised Packages which are designed to meet all forms of task. e.g Microsoft word
Corel Draw etc.
HardWare:This is the physical components of the computer system.
In a simply form it is the parts of the computer that will can feel,touch and see. Check my next post on computing to know more about hard ware
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