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Programmable digital computers have never worked without software (or firmware). Even ENIAC used a form of firmware to work, it had to have programs wired into it by hand from 1945 to 1948, then from 1948 on software was loaded by manually setting hundreds of rotary switches.
All modern computers can only do one thing without software: start a preloaded bootstrap program running. The bootstrap program is a piece of software (or firmware) that tells the computer how to set itself up, find the OS software, and start the OS software running. This preloaded bootstrap program is either entered manually by the operator at turnon (very rare anymore) or resides as firmware in a ROM loaded at the factory.
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Impact of computers on business and society?
Computers help people increase their productivity using automation. Automation allows employees to work without doing every little task associated with the job.
Who invented the software that ran computers in the 1950?
John Von Neuman.
Computer number system?
A computer system is a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage
How many times can you install Rosetta stone?
Rosetta Stone language education software can be installed on multiple computers in a single household for personal use only. Loading the software on multiple computers not in your household is a violation of their licensing agreement and is not allowed.
How many computers does Microsoft sell a year?
That's easy - NONE. Microsoft sells software not hardware.
Will most wireless modems be able to work on both Mac and PC computers without running set up software?
Most modems can work with both macs and pcs without any special software.
Why was software invented?
without it we wouldn't have computers!
What is a Job where you work on Computers?
Software engineer IT Technician
What is work of software developer?
They design and/or write programs to create new software for computers.
What are software vendors?
Software are programs that are run on a computer, that work in conjunction with the computers operating system. Software vendors are vendors that sell products to work with your computer.
Software that enables users to perform the types of activities and work computers were designed for is called?
Application Software
What cant computers work without?
A Motherboard.
What does the software XAMPP do?
The software XAMPP is a free and open source. The designers intended it for use only as a development tool, to allow website designers and programmers to test their work on their own computers without any access to the internet.
What is malicious computers?
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to infiltrate a computer system without the owner's informed consent. Some computers are invaded with malware that causes damage to the computers. Malicous computer is a computer that has a malicious code and it is passing it to other computers.
Will office 2003 still install on a PC after support for it ends?
Yes, you will still be able to install it and use it on many computers. It is the support that is ending, but the software will still work. Lots of software that is no longer sold or supported can still be used and installed on a computer.
How do you work on other computers from your own?
By using Remote Desktop Sharing software like Team Viewer, Logme in, VNC Server , you can work on other computers remotely.
Why do computers need software and what software can be downloaded?
Because the computer needs the software to work. With out OS we cannot operate the computer. So we need softwares to run the computer. All the software can be downloaded and installed in computers nowadays.we lots of free download sites
