After reading this article you will learn about the high level and low level computer languages. Low Level Language: Low level languages are more compatible with the hardware of the computer and consist of binary or Mnemonic codes. Thus, low level languages are better understood by the computer in a better manner. (a) Machine Language: Machine language is the language [...]
This article throws light upon the five main types of operating systems. The types are: 1. Batch Processing 2. Multi-Programming 3. Interactive Processing 4. Time Sharing 5. Real-Time Processing. Type # 1. Batch Processing: It is desirable to hold programs until a reasonable size batch of programs can be processed. In batch processing, data to be processed is accumulated over [...]
This article throws light upon the four main types of number system. The types are: 1. Decimal System 2. Binary System 3. The Octal System 4. The Hexadecimal System. Type # 1. Decimal System: In decimal system the base (or radix) is 10, since any position can contain one of ten digits, refer (3) above. The system therefore has a [...]