The Computer Itself

[UberMario]

Hey, time to write this up all over again because someone forgot to hit submit.

Hey, I've been interested in computers ever since I was little and I still am. Only problem is I vaguely know enough to call myself a geek. Due to crap schooling, I learned hardly anything in Infotech 8/9. I learned alt + a/z/s/x/c/v/b/u with microsoft word. I wish to learn all about a computer down to the wiring, how to make a website without geocities pre-planning it for me. I've only learned BBCoding (I think that's what it is), and I want to learn html and apparently that's bad that I don't know it already. The forum details give off that vibe to me. I want to learn everything it states in there and the parts of the computer and what they do. I don't even know what C++ or A++ is or what it's for but I'd like to learn it.

This is for other people too, to refer from if they don't know the many things I don't know either. I may just post all your guys' wonderful tips onto this post. I think since Synth and JasonKey kinda made this site happen, it would be wonderful if they contributed.

So, starting with the forum topic's odd abbreviations... tell me everything and anything about C++, Java, PHP, Flash, Perl, C#, HTML, CSS, A++... I'll look them up as well, and please tell me what programs, websites, links, anything. I'll appreciate it.

Here are a few piece of the computer I'd like to know about.
Ram and how it works.
Processors, (dual?) I don't even know what they are.
DDR? (I think it's ram or something)
Main thing I want to know is html and where/how to apply it. For now.

Also Stickying this would be awesome.
Merci.

[itmorr]

Re: The Computer Itself

If you want to work on the hardware, go into computer engineering. If you want to work on the creation of software, go into computer science. Otherwise, do Google searches to figure out what all the abreviations mean and which you would be interested in studying. If your goal is to achieve high comprehension of everything, it would probably be a good idea for you to get hands-on. For example, if you have an old computer, play around with it. Install Linux on it just for the experience, or take the machine apart and learn what everything is. Google whatever you are unsure about. Also look into classes and stuff. Get some books and read through them if you want to learn some stuff, too.

As far as getting into web design, your best bet would be to start with tutorials on HTML and CSS, and then go from there onto things like PHP and Javascript.

[UberMario]

Re: The Computer Itself

No fun. But okay. I just am moving in with someone who quite detestes the computer and ffr (cause i play it so much) and I didn't want to get out books. But yeah, thanks.

[Mystik3345]

Re: The Computer Itself

HTML isn't actually programming, its more of page formatting than anything. Its what you use to make basic web sites, and you can use it together with css and javascript and some other stuff.

C/C++ and Java are two major programming languages, probably the most common. I myself don't know much about C++ but am learning Java right now. A programming language lets you create programs for your computer. Basically, if you know what you are doing, you can do anything you want with a programming language. You can make the most awesome video game ever, or create the next great version of excel(yay excel! ;p) Java is a better introductory language(in my opinion), but C++ allows you more freedom to do stuff and is overall better.

HTML is a good start if you've never done it before, it gets you used to typing symbols and stuff, and is easy to pick up. I learned HTML when I was 11, so you know it has to be easy. CSS is basically an addon to HTML that makes it simpler but uses a different syntax. I never actually took the time to learn CSS since I don't do much with websites but if your interested in web design you should first learn HTML, then CSS. JavaScript(NOT to be confused with Java) is another addon that gives web designers a small form of a programming language for websites, known as a scripting language, that allows them to do things impossible with just html or css. Good to learn if you want to do some really advanced stuff with web sites.

Hardware is the easy part. The processor processes all the data, the RAM is a fast way of temporarily storing data for the processor, so you don't have to load from the hd, which is much slower. DDR is a type of RAM, currently the most common used. It stands for Double Data Rate, which im not sure what that means, but usually you would expect a 400mhz speed from DDR ram.

Dual Core processors. Basically, you have one central processing chip in your pc. That chip processes everything. So, imagine having that one chip being able to process two things simultaneously. This is dual core. inside a cpu chip is much much more. you have cache sections, a core, and some other stuff. the "core" is what actually does the processing. So the chip isn't a whole lot differen't, but you have 2 cores inside. This achieves the same effect as having two processors, but saves space, electricity, and is much more efficient. Dual core processors today, in fact most single-core processors today, have what is known by Intel as "hyper-threading." This simply means that one single core on a cpu can process two threads at the same time at the same speed, without performance loss. Each application runs on what is known as a thread. the thread is processed by the processor. The more threads you can process at once, the better. Though that isn't everything that a processor is about, I think its a good overall look.

As for your HTML craving, use Notepad to code it. Notepad > Frontpage/Dreamweaver/Geocities/EverythingElse.

Hope that isn't too confusing o_O

[Codename46]

Re: The Computer Itself

If you want expert advice on programming, I would get some BOOKS.

When it comes to computer hardware and software in General, the "A+ Study Guide" is a very handy book. It mainly preps you for the COMPTIA A+ computer technician certification, but it is very in-depth.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-%2b-Co...e=UTF8&s=books

When it comes to programming, take it one language at a time. Start with Java.

[UberMario]

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Heh, I'm taking an A+ course right now. I just need to login to my course which I'm having trouble with. Heh, I almost thought javascript was going to be something to do with a Java program or something, but as you said, it isn't. I know html is simple but I never had to put the skills to use so I never remember the very very few things I know about it. I don't know how to get information about those things like Javascript or CSS. Bah, well someone give me their email address and I'll resort to you to help me with that stuff. I really wish I could learn more than I know... thanks.