ITEC 1000 Chapter 1: ITEC 1000 - Chapter 1 NOTES
10 Mar 2017
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The architecture of the computer hardware, system software, & networking. Computing is ubiquitous (present, appearing, or found everywhere: can be found anywhere and everywhere. It is no longer limited to a traditional computer: greater variety of computing platforms exits now. Computing is pervasive (spreading widely throughout an area: embedded in many other types of device such as appliances and automobiles, users no longer have to understand the details of how they word to operate device. Users: understand system capabilities, strengths, and limitation, make better informed decisions. Programmers: create efficient application software for specific processing needs. System architect or systems analyst: specify computer systems and architecture to meet applications requirements, make intelligent decisions about system strategy. Networking professional: design, maintain, support and manage networks, optimize equipment and network resources.
