Discovering computers 2002 : concepts for a digital world : web enhanced : web enhanced complete

The Shelly Cashman Series presents a completely revised and updated edition to the best-selling Discovering Computers book to make learning about computers interesting and interactive. Discovering Computers 2002: Concepts for a Digital World is fully integrated with the World Wide Web as a means of offering additional content, unmatched currency, learning games, and more. Discovering Computers 2002 is available in three versions to provide the right depth of coverage for every class. Unparalleled online content, extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and comprehensive instructor's resources give you all the tools you need to present an outstanding concepts course.

1 Introduction to Computers Timeline 2002: Milestones in Computer History

2 The Internet and the World Wide Web Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques

3 Application Software

4 The Components of the System Unit

5 Input

6 Output Multimedia: A Virtual Experience

7 Storage

8 Operating Systems and Utility Programs Buyer's Guide 2002: How to Purchase, Install, and Maintain a Personal Computer

9 Communications and Networks A World Without Wires

10 E-Commerce: A Revolution in the Way We Do Business

11 Computers and Society: Home, Work, and Ethical Issues

12 Computers and Society: Security and Privacy

13 Databases and Information Management

14 Information Systems Development

15 Program Development and Programming Languages

16 Computer Careers and Certification Trends 2002: A Look to the Future

Appendix: Coding Schemes and Number Systems

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