Zapoznavanje So Internet
Zapoznavanje So Internet
Objectives (1 of 2)
Describe components of a computer system Describe the contribution of IBM, Microsoft, and Intel in the evolution of the PC Discuss the purchase of a computer system Define microprocessor, memory, and auxiliary storage Describe a digital camera Distinguish between system software and application software Describe the evolution of Microsoft Windows
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Objectives (2 of 2)
Describe how to safeguard a system Define FTP and distinguish between a compressed file and a self-extracting file Describe Microsoft Office, InfoPath and OneNote Distinguish between HTML and XML Define a local area network Define the Internet and the World Wide Web and e-mail Describe Microsoft .Net; explain what is meant by XML Web services
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The IBM PC
A combined effort between IBM (credibility and marketing), Microsoft (operating system), and Intel (microprocessor); introduced in 1981 IBM was a mainframe company; it was hounded by antitrust legislation, and did not believe in the future of the PC (initial forecast was 250,000 units) The PC was created as an open machine enabling independent contractors to develop hardware and/or software to improve it PC clones quickly followed and the market soon exploded; IBM has a fraction of the market it created
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The PC Today
Inside the PC
All computers are based on the binary number system A bit or binary digit has one of two values, zero or one A byte is the smallest addressable unit of memory (8 bits) ASCII provides for 256 (or 28) characters
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Off
The Microprocessor
8086, 80286, 80386, 80486 You could buy chips from multiple vendors Pentium II, Pentium III, Pentium IV Clock speed (MHz or GHz) differentiates chips
Memory
Measured in bytes
Auxiliary Storage
Floppy Disk
Removable storage
Input Devices
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The Monitor
Resolution is expressed in picture elements or pixels; (800 x 600 or 1024 x 768) The higher the resolution, the more you can see at one time.
Larger monitors enable you to you run at higher resolutions; e.g., 19 to run 1024 x 768 comfortably
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The Printer
Ink Jet
Laser
Four-in-one functionality
Network printer
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An image is stored on a photosensitive computer chip, which converts the image to a series of pixels
There is no film; images are stored in memory; the more memory the more pictures
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Altair 8800: 1975 Apple II: 1977 IBM PC: 1981 First Portable PC: 1983 Apple Macintosh: 1984 Palm Pilot 1000: 1996 Apple iMac: 1998
(b) iMac
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The Purchase of a PC
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Insist on an unconditional 30-day return policy for full refund Insist on a price guarantee; i.e., if the price goes down within 30 days, you are entitled to the rebate Pay with a credit card
Leverage to enforce above items Double the manufacturers warranty up to an additional year
Software
Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Edition What Windows does not have - File Compression, Antivirus, Graphical FTP Core applications Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Personal Information Manager Outlook Other applications FrontPage and Publisher New to Office 2003 - OneNote and InfoPath
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Program file: Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel Data File: Document or workbook
Copy, move, rename or delete a file A folder allows us to organize our files
May contain files and/or other folders What (data), When (whenever it changes), Where (off site), How (Windows Explorer), and Who (you)
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Windows Explorer
- Sign indicate object is expanded
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Antivirus Software
A computer virus is an actively infectious program that can erase data and/or alter the way your computer works Worms and Trojan horses are other types of infectious programs, but all are bad Computer viruses are spread through email, and/or infected floppy disks Windows does not include an antivirus program; i.e., you must buy it separately and update it frequently
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Click to upload
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File Compression
Create a self-extracting file from the archive that does not require supporting software
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Introduction to Networks
Home network Local Area Network (LAN) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The physical structure includes: interface cards, cables, hubs, switches, and routers Protect your password!
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The Internet
Network of networks Began in 1969 as a government project Original network had 4 computers; No central authority and thus impossible to know the exact size
A subset of the Internet consisting of computers that store hypertext documents Invented by Tim Berners Lee who wanted to share notes with colleagues at the European Particle Physics Laboratory (CERN) in Switzerland
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Acronyms Abound
HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol is used to transmit Web documents HTTPS Secure protocol for confidential transactions HTML The language in which all Web documents are displayed TCP/IP A suite of protocols that allows multiple platforms to communicate ISP Internet Service Provider
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E-commerce is the exchange of goods and services via the Internet. It requires a buyer and seller, and a place to meet
Advantages for the Seller
Open 24/7 Shoppers from anywhere Virtual inventory is cheaper and extensive Lower transaction costs Target your customers
Open 24/7 Never leave home Easy to view and explore product line Comparison shop Web site knows you
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E-mail is simply a means of sending messages via computer There should be no expectation of privacy Every e-mail address is unique and consists of two parts, a username and a host computer; e.g. [email protected] You can obtain an account at school, pay for an account through an ISP such as AOL, or get free email accounts at sites like www.hotmail.com or www.yahoo.com
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Inbox new messages as well as messages that have been read Outbox messages not yet sent Sent items messages that have been sent (moved here from outbox) Deleted items messages deleted from any folder Custom folders additional folders created by the user
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Address Book
Contains the e-mail addresses of frequent contacts Enables you to enter an alias (e.g., Bob instead of the complete address) A set of e-mail addresses stored under one name Ideal for your professor to e-mail the class
Distribution List
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Message text
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Microsoft. NET
Combination of technologies that collectively build complex applications over the Internet
Based on interoperability in which a user can access data in any application, over any platform, over any device An industry standard for data structuring Service is developed once Exported to different applications
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Summary
Understand components of a computer system for usage and purchasing Distinguish between system software and application software Understand disk and file management Understand tools, such as antivirus software, FTP, and File Compression Learn about Networks, the Internet, WWW, and E-mail Discover new Microsoft Applications
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Questions?
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