The Computing Environment
Overview
What is a Computer?
Hardware
Processors
Input Devices
Output Devices
Software
Input and
Characters
Control Characters
Application
Programs
Programming Languages
The Operating
System
System
Administration
History of UNIX and
Linux
Conventions
Summary
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Summary
- Modern computer systems are made up of both hardware and
software.
- Hardware comprises processors, input and output devices.
- Software can be application programs or system software like
operating systems.
- UNIX and Linux are operating systems with a long academic
tradition.
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