Computers // A tool that our exponential development has given us
Introduction
Es innegable que la creación del ordenador se ha convertido en el invento más innovador que ha dejado su huella en la transformación y desarrollo de toda la humanidad, conduciéndonos a la sociedad tecnificada que somos hoy y que seremos en el espacio-tiempo que llamamos futuro.
This impressive machine that man has designed under patterns with characteristics of operation to the human organism, automatically processes a series of information provided by a program, which represents its instructions, the same could be formed by numbers, letters or symbols. Highlighting the arrival of the first generation in 1951 and by 1971, this machine was characterized by the use of microprocessors and electronic memories, these features allowed the pace of evolution of the same was given by leaps and bounds, allowing for 1981 the launch of the first personal computer on the market.
Since its formal incorporation to our workplaces and even to our homes, it has completely paved the extraordinary path that today represents the use of computers in our lives, impacting the style of development and growth of our societies in all senses, this fact is very tangible for any of us because we have all used directly or indirectly this fabulous machine that day after day unites people regardless of distances.
Fundamental aspects of dependence on a computer
The immense evolution and demand in all aspects of humanity, every day demands greater and better techniques to streamline human work in any area where it is performed, since that will depend on the pace or growth of modern societies, we could say, that that beautiful magnitude that offered us the study of physics as it is the time, has marked for humanity the true quantified course for the search of any type of well-being through the space (universe) time (duration), since by means of it the activities or works have been distributed with the firm purpose of consolidating any type of necessity in all the aspect that man presents to him.
The dependence on a computer is clearly even greater every day that passes and we can think that it will be this way until the end of our days, man has shown throughout his history that he has a tireless will to improve every aspect that allows him to find his strongest evolution, therefore, the development found in the field of technology will never depart from its path, on the contrary it will continue to improve until it can exploit to the maximum such development for the benefit of the human species.
I think without a doubt that the arrival of the invention of the computer transformed and adapted our culture, thus changing its reality in terms of belief and way of seeing things through time, our planet was observed or seen differently than how we can see it and define it after the arrival of the computer and all that information that frames its technological evolution.
Communication has been an aspect of constant innovation thanks to the area of technologies, where the development of computing plays a very important role in such communicational aspect, therefore, I am in favor of the idea that with the arrival of the computer the limits to knowledge, that is, wisdom have totally disappeared in our present time.
Fundamental theoretical bases in computer science
Operating system (OS)
This allows us to communicate with the computer to be able to order it to carry out a series of certain tasks, among which we have for example; to be able to see what we have on a disk, to be able to copy and transfer data, also to execute programs.
Driver
Allows us to control the software which manages or processes the information that circulates between the central unit of the computer and the peripherals that are connected to it, highlighting that each of these peripherals will need specific drivers which may vary according to the operating system installed on the computer.
Software:
Represents our logical support, that is, all types of programs that allow people to work through the computer, such as, applications, operating system, drivers, among others.
Hardware
This represents our physical support, therefore, it is the name given to the set of physical components of a given computer system; for example: electronic components, as well as magnetic and mechanical components of the computer, also peripherals, cables, among others.
CPU (Central Processor Unit)
It is our central processing unit, that is, where the basic elements or components of the computer are located, such as: the motherboard with its microprocessor, memories, as well as disk drives, circuits and also the electrical power supply.
Case:
It is the box or box made of material generally metal or plastic, and where we install each and every one of the components that make up the C.P.U. of a particular computer.
Motherboard
We can also call it base card, since the main elements of a computer are connected to it, such as microprocessors, memories, among others.
Microprocessor
It represents the main component or chip of a given central processing unit (C.P.U.) of any computer, i.e., this small unit represents the brain of a computer.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
This represents an important component of a computer, because it is a non-volatile data storage device, it uses a magnetic recording system in order to save or store information in digital, it is composed of one or more hard disks, which are joined through the same axis which rotates at high speed inside a sealed metal box, on each of the plates are located a read/write head, these heads float on a very thin layer of air which is generated by the rotation of the same disks.
Power supply
This device powers the various electronic circuits of a computer, because it converts the alternating voltages of the network into one or more voltages, generally direct.
Memories
In this space the computer stores the programs and data it is using.
RAM (Random Access Memory):
It represents the random access memory, which consists of one or more chips and is used as the main memory of a computer, which keeps all the data and programs until the computer is turned off or disconnected.
ROM memory (Read Only Memory)
It is a chip on which are recorded certain amounts of programs and data essential for the operation of the computer, such as: autostart system, diagnostics, among others, such information generally can not be modified by the user of the computer and this information can be retained permanently despite the computer is turned off.
Conclusion
The use of a computer remains increasingly linked to the destiny of all of us as time goes by, this publication was developed through the use of a computer, putting into practice the conceptual elements described above, I consider the computer the wonderful invention of man, where the immense power of knowledge acquired over time is reflected, the rational or proper use is in our hands, and it is so that this tool has been given to the educational field for the technological support required by this important field, exponentially strengthening our societies with great visions of growth and development.
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