The Computers and the Modern Age

Modern age is the age of computers

Outline (Only main points)

1.     Introduction

2.     What is a computer?

3.     Applications of computer

4.     Use in Pakistan


Computers are rapidly becoming essential elements of our lives. There are computers and computers all around – from a single digital watch to the most powerful machines. This technological explosion of the 20th century has altered our lives for the better. Computers have extended and expanded man’s capabilities. It is becoming so popular that after a few years, a person not knowing how to operate a computer, will be considered illiterate.

The name “Computer” is derived from the Latin word “Computare” which means to reckon intensely. The computer has been defined as an electronic device or machine that is capable of receiving data, processing it and then producing information. The computer industry got started around the middle of the 20th century. Many scientists took part in the invention and development of the computers. It passed through different stages to reach its present shape. The two most famous companies that deal with the manufacturing and sale of computers are IBM and APPLE. Modern computers are of four major categories: Super Computer, Mini Computer, Micro Computer, and Laptop Computer. They differ in their range of operations and facilities.

The applications of Computers are many. They are there in almost all spheres of life. Some of the main applications of computers are as follows:

1.      Medicine: In the field of medicine, Computers are used not only to store record but also to monitor the patients, and to keep the eye on them. Some systems are used for diagnosis. They are also used in monitoring pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and other clinical facts.

2.      Home and Education: Today’s home is full of gadgets that use computer technology. There are personal computers, video games, television, VCR’s, sewing machines, washing machines, Hi-Fi systems, and many other appliances that use computer technology. Computers are helping students acquire a better understanding of Mathematics, Physics, Literature, Fine Arts, banking and management sciences. They are flexible learning tools for children. Through Internet system of computer, we can know about the latest researches, and get latest information about a particular field.

3.      Entertainment and Arts: The new technologies such as Multi-Media bring text, images, graphics, audio, video, and animation, to educate and entertain the public. On computers, you can play cards, chess, snooker, tennis, basketball, boxing, and cricket.

4.      Travel: Computers have brought a revolution in the field of travel by the automation of travel, aeroplanes, and reservations. They are helping the travelers by navigating ships, flying aeroplanes, weather predictions, scheduling, booking, ticketing, and traffic-controlling.

5.      Designing: Today, computer technology has advanced so much that virtually everything produced today, from a car to an aeroplane, is first designed on computers. NASA uses computers for designing space craft, and checking the test flights.

6.      Telecommunication: Telecommunication would not be possible without computers and computer technology. Computerized commands today link the people all over the world. Computer applications in this respect are: Satellite communication, Fax machines, Telephones exchanges, postal sorting system.

7.      Business: Computers have been an integral part of business organizations. Some of the aspects of computer in business are: Record Keeping, Accounting, Cash flow, Analysis, Income Tax and Pay Roll, Word processing information management and forecasting, automated teller machines, Production planning, and Advertising.

Pakistan is a Third-World country with limited resources. Computer technology is expensive but in spite of that, there are fields in which Pakistan has made use of this wonderful technology especially in the field of Agriculture, Banking, Ticketing, Small business, Computer games, Publishing and Printing. There are still many fields which need computerization.

In short, we may call the modern age, the age of Computers. The Computer is the magician of this age.

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