use of computer systems
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MODULE 4USE OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Classification
We will classify technological advancements as: Day Before Yesterday Yesterday Today
Day Before Yesterday [1960’s]
Computers used primarily by corporate and governmental organizations for critical applications, bulk data processing enterprise resource planning and transaction processing.
Popular Operating Systems for Mainframes GM Operating System, developed in 1955 Bell Labs produced BESYS in mid-1960 1964 IBM announced System/360 Unix was popular Mainframe OS
Typical Setup
Yesterday [ 1990’s]
Advent of Microprocessors Introduction of Personal Computers Advent of Super Computers. Wide Usage of Computing Power in Research
, Manufacturing , Process Control etc Popularity of Internet
Usage of Computers at Home, School or Office Personal Computers were affordable and were
designed for Personal or Single User computing needs.
PC’s were used widely At home , At Schools and SME’s adopted PC’s for their all official documents , reporting and data processing needs.
Advancement in Networking made it possible to utilize PC’s for collaboration and Client / Server processing
Typical Setup
Today [ 2000‘s]
Advancement in Wireless Technology E-Commerce Virtualization Moving to Cloud Computing Popularity of Smart Phones
Impact of computers1A-9
Like the Impact of automobile
Computers at home
Communication EntertainmentGames Finances Education Business Security
Computers at School
Admissions Management Accounting & Payroll Management Classes & Events Scheduling Course Delivery - Wireless / CB / e-labs Parent – Teacher Interaction Live Updates Parents and Student on
Biometric Attendance Online / Offline Exam Results Any Event Notification Assignments