CPU-responsible for performing all of the arithmetic and logical instructions that the computer can do.
expansoins slots-connections that let you install axpansion boards.
Flash memory-data on a small,thin,rectangular cards using a type of chip.
GUI-instead of the command line, character-base interface.
Hard drive-is the storage device at the heart of most computer system.
Hardware-encompasses all the physical components of a computer system.
Input device-are external to the system unit and are attached to it using specific connectors and ports.
Linux-is a powerful operating system for pc's based on unix.
Macos-apple computer was the first ti bring a gui to personal computer users in the early's 1980s.
Mainframe-perform multiple tasks for many users simultaneously.
Minicomputer-smaller multiuser systems.
Motherboard-all computer circirity is connected to the main board.
Operating system-the software program that oversees and controls everythiing that happens while your computer is turned on.
Output device-show you the results of the computers processing.
Platform-the combination of a specific type of computer systems and a specific version of operating system.
Proffesional workstation-meets the needs of users requiring more computing power than a pc.
RAM-chips store data only temporarily.
ROM-chips have instructions and data built into them.