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Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to ...

Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to produce information and how computers can be used to work with data and search for it, control machines, and support commercial operations.

Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to ...

Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to produce information and how computers can be used to work with data and search for it, control machines, and support commercial operations.

In this unit we will look at the development of the Macintosh computer and the influence this had on the industry, focusing upon the environment in which it was created. At the time of the Apple II, all microcomputers (including the Apple II) ...

In this unit we will look at the development of the Macintosh computer and the influence this had on the industry, focusing upon the environment in which it was created. At the time of the Apple II, all microcomputers (including the Apple II) used command-line interfaces. While the commands needed to operate the computer were quite easy to learn, command-line interfaces meant that the machines were still ‘unfriendly’ and were unlikely to reach a mass market. The idea at Apple was to build a machine that would be as easy to operate as any household appliance, one which would be ‘user friendly’.

The materials we are providing correspond to the first module of T171 You, your computer and the net. T171 was the first Open University course to be developed and presented over the Web.

The materials we are providing correspond to the first module of T171 You, your computer and the net. T171 was the first Open University course to be developed and presented over the Web.

If you have no idea how your computer works, then this unit is for you. You will learn the basic operating principles and what the various components do. The unit will explain what factors affect the power of a computer and what the difference is ...

If you have no idea how your computer works, then this unit is for you. You will learn the basic operating principles and what the various components do. The unit will explain what factors affect the power of a computer and what the difference is between mainframes and PCs. A gentle introduction to the workings of a computer.

The materials we are providing correspond to the first module of T171 You, your computer and the net. T171 was the first Open University course to be developed and presented over the Web.

The materials we are providing correspond to the first module of T171 You, your computer and the net. T171 was the first Open University course to be developed and presented over the Web.

If you have no idea how your computer works, then this unit is for you. You will learn the basic operating principles and what the various components do. The unit will explain what factors affect the power of a computer and what the difference is ...

If you have no idea how your computer works, then this unit is for you. You will learn the basic operating principles and what the various components do. The unit will explain what factors affect the power of a computer and what the difference is between mainframes and PCs. A gentle introduction to the workings of a computer.

How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross ...

How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross the boundary from the analogue universe into a digital world.

How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross ...

How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross the boundary from the analogue universe into a digital world.

How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross ...

How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross the boundary from the analogue universe into a digital world.

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The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across. You will learn how to plan ...

The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across. You will learn how to plan your searches effectively and be able to experiment with some of the key resources in this area.

The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across. You will learn how to plan ...

The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across. You will learn how to plan your searches effectively and be able to experiment with some of the key resources in this area.

Many of the OpenLearn units include flash components to aid interactivity. The flash components from the units within the IT and Computing area of OpenLearn have been collated into this one unit to make it easier to identify, download and reuse ...

Many of the OpenLearn units include flash components to aid interactivity. The flash components from the units within the IT and Computing area of OpenLearn have been collated into this one unit to make it easier to identify, download and reuse these flash objects.