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1Software,as we mentioned,is another name for programs.Programs are the instructions that tell the computer how to process data into the form you want. In most cases ,the words software and programs are interchangeable.There are two major kinds of software:system software and application software.You can think of application software as the kind of you use.Think of system software as the kind the computer use. 2system unit系统单元:The system unit is a container that houses most of the electric components that make up a computer system.Two important components of the system unit are the microprocessor and memory.The microprocessor controls and manipulates data to produce information.Many times the microprocessor is contained within a protective cartridge.Memory,also known as primary storage or random access memory(RAM),holds data and program instructions for processing the data.It also holds the processed information before it is output.Memory is sometimes referred to as temporary storage because its contends will typically be lost if the electrical power to the computer is disappeared. 3connectivity通讯 is the capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers.The single most dramatic change in connectivity in the past five years has been the widespread use of mobile or wireless communication devices.For just a few of these devices,many experts predict that these wireless applications are just the beginning of the wireless revolution,a revolution that is expected to dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer technology. 4search tools搜索工具:The web can be an incredible resource,providing information on nearly any topic imaginable.Are you planning a trip?Writing an economics paper?Looking for a movie review?Trying to locate a long-lost friend?Information sources related to these questions ,and much,much more,are available on the web. 5search engines搜索引擎 are specialized programs that assist you in locating information on the web and the