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This software usually is expensive because of its specialized design. Power users exist in all types of businesses. Some also work at home. Their computers typically have network connections and Internet access. Figure 1-29 This graphic artist uses a powerful computer to develop computer games. Enterprise User An enterprise has hundreds or thousands of employees or customers that work in or do business with offices across a region, the country, or the world. Each employee or customer who uses a computer in the enterprise is an enterprise user (Figure 1-30).
California already requires a recycling fee for any products sold that include certain electronic equipment. Manufacturers have taken steps, such as offering to recycle old computers and using energy efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques, but some claim that consumers should bear the responsibility of disposing of their old computer parts. While some companies have set up recycling programs, many claim that forcing them to bear the cost of recycling programs puts the company at a competitive disadvantage when compared to foreign companies that may not be forced to maintain a recycling program.
Data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. Information conveys meaning and is useful to people. As shown in Figure 1-2, for example, computers process several data items to print information in the form of a cash register receipt. 98). • Organizes data. 12). 88). 88 Thank You! Figure 1-2 A computer processes data into information. In this simplified example, the item ordered, item price, quantity ordered, and amount received all represent data.