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Unit Contents
Overview 
We begin this course by taking a look at the devices a network Computers come in all shapes and sizes, and are manufactured to serve different purposes. Some computers are made for single-user operation. Other computers support a small number of users in a workgroup environment, while still others support thousands of users in a large corporation. But all computers, from small desktop computers to powerful mainframes, use the same basic structure and contain the same types of components. Before we consider how computers communicate with each other, it makes sense to first explain the basic concepts of how computers work. Thus, after we introduce the main types of computers, this unit will introduce the main components and features of computer systems, such as:
Terms You Should Know
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