6.-computers-and-information-technology.docx

Computers and Information Technology Preview: Computer literacy was defined in general as the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Computer literacy can also refer to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and other applications that are associated with computers. Babbage's machines were among the first mechanical computers, although they were not actually completed, largely because of funding problems and personality issues. He directed the building of some steam-powered machines that achieved some success, suggesting that calculations could be mechanized. Although Babbage's machines were mechanical and unwieldy, their basic architecture was very similar to a modern computer. The Latest Developments in Technology Technology means different things to different people, and everyone has their own set of preferences when it comes to such things. There are plenty of areas where one can look for the newest gadgets, and here we try and provide a detailed analysis in all of these fields. Mobile Technology The latest fad amongst people all over the world seem to be smartphones. The cell phones that we use have certainly come a long way since the first wireless models that started hitting the stores in the 1980's. These phones have become smaller as time has passed by, and now suddenly they seem to be getting bigger again. Smartphones perform a variety of computing tasks, in addition to your regular telephony services, and these are mini computers that are extremely advanced today. All the tasks that you perform on your PC today can also be performed on your cell phone, and this is a fact that is not missed on people. Computer Technology The latest developments in computers is something that does not cease to amaze us. Ever since Microsoft arrived on the scene, we have seen the market flooded with Windows based machines, even though Macs and Linux based machines are also widespread. It seems that every month we see machines and computer hardware getting more and more powerful than before. Whether we are using desktop computers, laptop computers, or net books in our homes and offices, it always seems to get obsolete in no time. 21st centuryPeople involved in the creation of 3D animation and graphics have so many great tools to play with today, and software developers are having a field day as well. The advent of the Internet has opened up the world of computers to almost every family all around the world, and this is an industry that will never get old now. New software languages are also constantly arising to make the task of website design more intricate and simple than ever before. These computers and the technology they offer is helping us out in numerous areas like health sciences, medicine, education, business, defense, production, entertainment, space exploration, nanotechnology and plenty of other research oriented fields where computer uses come in handy. To imagine a world without computers today is nigh impossible. The supercomputers that we heard so much about in the past are now firmly set in the future, because we can now bring the most advanced machines right into our homes and perform infinite tasks on them. Social networking, blogging, mass media and online shopping are just some of the areas that have seen vast improvements thanks to the latest developments in technology as far as computers are concerned.

Source: Mark Weiser" Computer of the 21st century" book [email protected]

Narrative/ Things I learned : I agree by the topics reported by the reporters about the development of computer. From a large modem computer, we are now using platform and touch screens computers. It is an amazing fact to know that we are now living in a more technological life by the use of these high tech computers.