Computers ...
We will discuss how computers really work later, but for now think of them as having many forms
- Embedded -- processor, ROM, channels to sensor/actuators; moven
- Laptop -- processor, RAM, floppy disk, harddisk, LCD; mobility
- Desk Top -- processor, RAM, floppy, harddisk, CD, CRT; office work
- Server -- processors (4-32), RAM, many harddisks, CD; services
- Supercomputer -- processors (16-1K), RAM, harddisks; big science
CSE100 uses
- Laptop for lectures
- Desktop in Collabs, OUGL, SUZ
- Dante server
An unconnected computer can only access the data stored locally, run the software stored locally, etc.