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. A hard drive, which stores or retrieves data on no removable platters . Speakers, which enables you to audio output and a modem, which sends signals to and from a computer over a telephone line to communicate with other computers . 8) The difference between information and data is that information is the data which has developed into a reliable and useful form and data is the processing of information on a computer . 9) The difference between a computer system and an information system is that there are six elements required to successful information processing by using an information system and a computer system is the equipment that connects computers together . 12) Some examples of the use of computers being connected to networks are that computers are connected all over the world by the use of global network, to gather and receive information, to receive services and products, and to gather information that is essential to you by using browser programs to access everything you need . The benefits of this are that the information is right there in front of you . It is easier to gather information at the click of a button . The computer sites, which have all the information on every topic benefit each time someone visits their site . 13) The positive and negative ways in which information technology has had an impact on individual groups and organizations are: POSITIVE - Gather information rapidly and efficiency - Information is more effective - Less costly - Makes work easier - Takes less time - Learn new thing you never thought you could do - Make online friends - Gain confidence NEGATIVE - Rely to much on computers - Less privacy - Not enough security - Health issues - Can affect the way people socialize - Can effect your work pattern or leisure time - Political or legal issues may develop and have harsh consequences .