Title:
Discovering computers fundamentals : your interactive guide to the digital world
Personal Author:
Series:
Shelly Cashman Series
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Course Technology Cengage Learning, 2012
Physical Description:
xxiv, 506 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9781111530457
General Note:
Includes index
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Library | Item Barcode | Call Number | Material Type | Item Category 1 | Status |
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Summary
Summary
Students are guided through the latest trends in computer concepts and technology in an exciting and easy-to-follow format. Updated for currency, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS provides the most up-to-date information on the latest technology in today's digital world.
Table of Contents
| 1 Introduction to Computers |
| Special Feature: Timeline |
| 2 The Internet and World Wide Web |
| Special Feature: Making Use of the Web |
| 3 Application Software |
| Special Feature: Digital Communications |
| 4 The Components of the System |
| Unit 5 Input and Output |
| Special Feature: Digital Video Technology |
| 6 Storage |
| 7 Operating Systems and Utility Programs |
| Special Feature: Buyer's Guide |
| 8 Communications and Networks |
| 9 Database Management |
| 10 Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy |
| 11 Information System Development and Programming Languages |
| 12 Enterprise Computing |
| Special Feature: Living Digitally |
| Appendix A Quiz Yourself Answers |
