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Computing essentials 2008
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Series:
The O'Leary series
Edition:
Complete ed.
Publication Information:
Boston : McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2008
Physical Description:
xxviii, 514 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780073516707
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Students are introduced to a broad range of computing topics, including computer components, applications software, databases, storage devices, etc.


Table of Contents

Computing Essentials 2008, Complete Edition
Chapter 1 Information Technology, the Internet, and You
Chapter 2 The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
Chapter 3 Basic Application Software
Chapter 4 Specialized Application Software
Chapter 5 System Software
Chapter 6 The System Unit
Chapter 7 Input and Output
Chapter 8 Secondary Storage
Chapter 9 Communication and Networks
Chapter 10 Privacy and Security
Chapter 11 Information Systems
Chapter 12 Databases
Chapter 13 Systems Analysis and Design
Chapter 14 Programming and Languages
Chapter 15 Your Future and Information Technology Appendices The Evolution of the Computer Age The Buyer's Guide: How to Buy Your Own Microcomputer System The Upgrade's Guide: How to Upgrade Your Microcomputer System