DOS (Disk Operating System) facilitates communication between the computer and the user.
Program:
A set of commands given to a computer.
Data and Information:
Data is raw, unprocessed information.
Opportunities in the Computer Field:
Software Field:
Opportunities include application program development, software package development, operating systems, and utility development.
Hardware Field:
Jobs in hardware designing, production, assembly, testing, maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
Training:
Vast field for training new entrants in computer-related jobs.
Marketing:
Demand for sales personnel with computer knowledge in establishments selling computers and accessories.
Institutes at Work:
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing):
Located in Pune, conducts computer research.
Contributed to the first Indian supercomputer, Param, performing one billion calculations per second.
Involved in diverse fields such as space research, earth interior movements, oil deposits, medicine, meteorology, engineering, and military.
Developed ISCII code for different language scripts (Indian Script Code for Information Interchange).
