نبذة مختصرة : An instructor's manual prepared at a 1967 conference of the American Society of Information Science and designed for use in an introductory tutorial on EDP (Electronic Data Processing) concepts is presented. The manual covers a selection of topics appropriate to a general course for individuals with little or no direct experience. Following an historical review of computer development and antecedent concepts, an overview of components and their organization as a system is provided. Program and language concepts are introduced, and component interrelationships are demonstrated by following the sequence of a simple program in solving an exemplary problem. Storage devices are then considered in detail, including the meaning of data representation and addressing; a review of core, drum, disk, and data cell units; methods of organizing stored data and access procedures; and the mechanics of input-output processing. Finally, data transmission and aspects of communication with the compute r in time-sharing systems are detailed with a concluding comment on social implications of computer utility and EDP effectiveness. The text is accompanied by illustrations of major systems components, and a bibliography of supporting introductory readings is included. (SS)
ملاحظات : Manual based on materials prepared and presented by Bruce Stewart and others at the Annual Convention of the American Society for Information Science (New York, October 22-26, 1967)
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