CHAPTER 1

Introduction to Computers and Programming

Chapter Objectives

By the end of the chapter, readers will be able to:

images  Define what is meant by a modern day computer.

images  Understand some of the key milestones in the evolution of computers.

images  Explain the major components of a computer.

images  Explain what is meant by software.

  Differentiate between an ...

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