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Shelly, Gary B.

Discovering computers 2006 : a gateway to information : web enhanced : brief / Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat - Boston : Thomson/Course Technology, c2005. - xxvi, (various pagings) : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Shelly cashman series .

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers

A World of Computers
What is a Computer
The Components of a computer
Why is a computer so powerful?
Etc

Chapter 2: The internet and world wide web

Objectives
The Internet
History of the internet
How the Internet works

Etc
Chapter 3: Application Software

Objectives
Application Software
Business Software
Graphics and Multimedia Software
Software for home, personal, and Educational use
Etc

Chapter 4: The components of the system Unit
Objectives
The system unit
Processor
Terminals
Biometric Input
etc



Chapter 5: Inputs

Objectives
What is input
What are input devices
The keyboard
Pointing devices
Etc

Chapter6: Output

Objectives
What is output
Display devices
CRT Monitor
Flat-panel Displays
Etc

Chapter 7: Storage
Objectives
Storage
Floppy Disks
ZIP Disks
Hard disks
Etc

Chapter 8: Operating systems and unity Programs

Objectives
System software
Operating systems
Operating system functions
Etc









Includes index

ISBN: 0619255447

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Computers.
Computer science.
Computer networks.

Dewey Class. No.: 004 / SHE