Basic Concept & Characteristics of Computer
BASIC CONCEPT OF COMPUTER A computer is a programmable electronic device which is capable of performing arithmetic and logical operations automatically and sequentially on the input given by the user and gives the desired output after processing. Addition, Subtraction, multiplication, division etc. are the arithmetic operations and greater-then, less-then, equal etc. are the logical operations which are performed by the computer quickly and precisely. Components of Computer are basically divided into two major categories namely Hardware and Software. Hardware are the physical components of computer means the machine itself and its connected devices such as monitor, keyboard, mouse etc. Software are the set of programs and information stored in computer that make use of hardware for performing various functions.