Desktop Computers

CIS100 – Introduction to Computers

History

• IBM made its first PC in 1981.

• Other companies, like Apple, Radio Shack and Tandy made early Desktop Computers.

• Bill Gates, who founded Microsoft, developed the operating system for the IBM PC.

• Steve Jobs founded the Apple Company.

Functions

ProcessingInput

Storage

Output

Software Used

• SYSTEM– Helps run the

computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the computer’s hardware devices.

– Microsoft Windows XP

• APPLICATION– Microsoft Word– Microsoft PowerPoint– Microsoft Excel– Microsoft Access– And others.

Why desktop Computers are better than other computers?

• Better value.

• More expandability options.

• More reliable.

• Last longer because they are not portable.

Desktop Computers are the best!