Assignment 3: The impact of Computers on the Society

The impact of Computers on the Society

Assignment 3

Computers have become omnipresent these days. From the benevolent researchers to the evil criminals, computers are used by almost everyone associated with almost every field. Computers have become so indispensable that the world will cease to function without it functioning properly. The computers power the world economy, the entertainment industry, communication system, transport system and almost everything that we can think of. Besides, computers are a common house hold item these days. From listening to music to playing games to inventory management, computers are being used at home. It is clear that computers have penetrated a lot may aspects of human society and culture and our everyday life, its impact on us and our society is remarkable.

1. Computers have increased out productivity in every field. Tasks that would require days to complete can be done in no time these days. That means we can do more work in less time.

2. Computers have revolutionized world communication. The use of emails, IMs, IRCs, Blogs, Forums and all have changed the way we used to communicate.

3. Computers have become our day to habit. We use it for entertainment purpose, education purpose, inventory management all many other purpose. This have made our work easier and our studies more effective but we no more go outside to play games or interact with out neighbors much.

4. With the advent of Internet, most of our interactions with the service providers like Banks, ISPs, Mobile service providers, schools, campuses have gone online. That makes the transactions and information sharing effective and fast but it also exposes us to different computer related crimes like identity theft, password theft and others.

5. With computers changing its status from amenity item to inevitable household item, it has created pressure to the economically backwarded people to get one in their house as well. This can give rise to different malpractices in the society like theft and abuse in the name of providing loans.

6. Evolution of computers is a very rapid process. New technology comes forth every month. It is very difficult to keep up with these changes.

7. Activities like identity fraud, human proxing, cheating, and other illegal and anti-social activities have gone up due to use of computers.

8. Computers are rendering peoples physically vegetative. News like death due to over indulgence with computer games and internet are no more rare.

9. Personal abuse, insult, racketeering and other malpractices have increased.


Having said all this, it can be concluded that computer are indispensable for us. But to keep the negative impacts at bay or to minimize them, we have to use computers more sensibly and promote ethical use of computers.

Assignment 2, part 2: Generation of Computers

Generations of computers

Assignment 2, part 2

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Assignment 2, Part 1: The History of Computer in Nepal

The History of Computer in Nepal

Assignment 2, part 1

Nepal didn't play any role in the development of computer technology. Obviously, computers in Nepal were introduced very late. While the people of most of the countries had begun to take computer as a means of household must-have, most of us hadn't even heard of the name 'Computer'. To cut the long story short, here I list the chronologically arranged events that marked the arrival of computers in Nepal and its increase in presence in the country.

1. The Main Frame IBM-1401 computer was installed and operated in 1971, in the National Computer Center (NCC) at Kathmandu for the National population census. This event marked the advent of Electronic Data Processing Technology in Nepal. NCC was established with the purpose of giving computer related service to government bodies, developing computer manpower and enhancing computer consciousness.

2. Later on NCC used ICL-2950/10 Main Frame computer, a DG Mini-computer, a Prime Mini-computer.

3. Inspired by the success of NCC's activities and to fulfill the people's quest for new knowledge and skills, now a day there are more than 300 private Computer training institutes. These institutes, both big and small have played a significant role in promoting IT awareness in the country. Besides conducting training programs, many of these private companies offer Consultancy services, Software Packages and Hardware maintenance as well as computer
assembly. IT solution provider companies are also slowly coming up in the capital Kathmandu.

4. In the education sector also IT subject have been introduced from the primary level to higher
secondary level. These days, there are many colleges running graduate level academic IT courses. Personal Computer is fast becoming an essential household item in the affluent families of the country.

5. Internet technology has also been introduced to the country. Modern Telecommunication Services, which are the backbone of IT, are recently developed. In Nepal first Telephone Exchange was established in 1960. Telephone Services are provided only by Nepal Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), a government undertaking. There is more than 7 private Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Kathmandu valley, besides NTC. Government has also issued license for Cellular & WLL networks to Private parties.

6. These days many teenagers are hooked to Internet Chat and mail services. Internet cafes have sprouted like mushrooms in the country. Tourists visiting the country are also finding it very handy and useful. Web designing courses are in very much demand. Internet is fast becoming a household necessity.

7. With all these activities, and infrastructure development, the information technology situation in Nepal is heading towards rapid development. Qualified HR well versed in IT is rapidly growing in the country. The IT related works done in the overseas country can be done here at the one fourth of that cost, since HR costs as well as infrastructure costs here are very low.

8. Nepali IT companies are trying to get a breakthrough in the global market, which they are finding it extremely difficult to get access and directly penetrate. IT is the main hope for a landlocked mountainous country like Nepal. The day, Nepal will show its presence in the IT map of the globe, will be the brightest day in the history of the country.