计算机专业英语 Chapter1a_2.pptVIP

专业英语阅读与交流（1） Overview What are the different types of software What are the different types of computers What are the different computer hardware components Review Software System – enables the application software to interact with the computer Application – enable the end-user to accomplish tasks or create documents Types of computers Supercomputer – most powerful, high-capacity, used by large institutions Mainframe – powerful, centralized computing Minicomputers – midrange computers mostly used in industrial settings Microcomputer – PCs, most common, least powerful Review Hardware System