Computer Operating Systems-Understanding How They Work
Before, the term "computer" did not refer to
the popular device that we know of today. A computer was a job title; it
literally meant "somebody who computes." If you have heard of the
saying that the first computer was a person, it is true.
Today though, the term computer refers to something else.
Yes, it still computes, but it can calculate long mathematical equations and
give the result in less than a second and with less than 1% error. That is how
accurate the modern computer is right now.
The computer made the typewriter obsolete; you can now
type long documents faster and easier with Auto-correct and Spellcheck
features. Typographical errors can easily be corrected with the Delete and
Backspace keys. The keyboard of a computer, unlike the keys of a typewriter,
needs just a soft touch for it to function. You can even add images and
graphics to your documents using a computer.
Aside from that, the computer has many other advantages.
It has video making, editing, and viewing applications, a music player, a data
type converter, and much more. Using a computer, you can utilize any of the
different programs and applications available to choose from, or even create
programs of your own (A program is a set of instructions designed to perform a
specific task.)
Computers can also make use of the Internet which opens
another door to a world of limitless possibilities. Communication has been made
easy. Whereas before, it would take days for a letter to reach its destination,
now it would take only seconds for you to send a message to anyone anywhere in
the world via electronic mail (more commonly known as "email").
Chat services made collaboration over long distances
possible. With a webcam, you can even see the person you are chatting with.
This is best for individuals with family members or friends abroad. It is also
very helpful for students when it comes to research. News, sports updates, and
even celebrity gossip are also online.
The computer however, also has its disadvantages. Skilled
hackers and programmers are able to extract personal information from users.
Adult material can easily be accessed by minors. Movies, books, songs and
software can be downloaded for free. Computer gaming will most likely result in
addiction and thus be harmful for students. Young adults who are adventurous
could chat with strangers and there is a possibility for them to be lured into
meeting up with these strangers in person.
Because of these things, many consider the computer to be
the work of the devil. In my personal opinion however, its advantages far
outweigh its disadvantages. In fact, it would be hard to imagine life without
it.
Almost anyone, whether an amateur or a professional,
makes use of the computer in some way, whatever his job or work may be. Even
those who are not working yet, students for example, make use of the computer
almost daily. For me, the day the computer came into existence was the day the
devil did something good.
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