In this article, we will see or learn all about the basics of computers or basic information technology (BIT).

Classification of computers

Computers can be classified into various categories depending on the following: 

  • According to purpose
  • According to the technology used.
  • According to the size and storage capacity.
  • According to historical advancement.

According to historical advancement

According to historical advancement Commercial software, specific purposes software according to the users, to create an application which is for a given purpose is like financial accounting, payroll, examination, human resource management,

Some common use commercial software are:

  • Word processing
  • Electronics SPREAD sheet
  • Database management software

Word processing:

Word processing software which automate the day to day documentation work of an organisation creating text, menu, formatting, and printing of the text.
Examples: Microsoft Word.

Electronics separate sheet:

Electronic separate sheets are like sheets of paper with rows and columns electronic separate sheets dealers numbers characters formulas and all other types of data.
Some examples are mS Excel.

Database management software:

Database management software is an organized collection of data that is logically related database server is the source from which desired information can be retrieved.
It is like a house where all the data are stored from where and the client to server (database) and Fetch the data.