Hardware and Software

Begins with a look at the historical origins of the computer as host John Hertzler points out that, as far back as the early 1800s, hardware had been invented that included the five major components of modern computers: input, control, arithmetic logic, memory, and output. Disassembles a modern personal computer to show the five components in a miniaturized electronic system. Defines and demonstrates "software" in terms of application software (instructions the user gives the computer) and system software (instructions already stored in the computer which, in turn, interpret the user's instructions)., Begins with a look at the historical origins of the computer as host John Hertzler points out that, as far back as the early 1800s, hardware had been invented that included the five major components of modern computers: input, control, arithmetic logic, memory, and output. Disassembles a modern personal computer to show the five components in a miniaturized electronic system. Defines and demonstrates "software" in terms of application software (instructions the user gives the computer) and system software (instructions already stored in the computer which, in turn, interpret the user's instructions).