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Peter Norton's computing fundamentals.

By: Publication details: New York : Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, c2003.Edition: 5th editionDescription: xxvi, 502 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0078454484
  • 9780078454486
Uniform titles:
  • Computing fundamentals
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 004 21 NOR
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Unit 1: The Amazing Computer
Section 1A: Introduction to computer systems
Section 1B: Introduction to the Internet

Unit 2: Interacting with your Computer
Section 2A: Standard input devices
Section 2B: Alternative input Devices

Unit 3: Output Devices
Section 3A : Monitors and Sound Devices
Section 3B : Devices that output Hard Copy

Unit 4: Processing Data
Section 4A : Transforming Data into Information
Section 4B : CPUs used in Personal Computers

Unit 5: Storing Information in a Computer
Section 5A : Types of Storage Devices
Section 5B :Measuring and Improving drive Performance

Unit 6: The Operating System and User Interface
Section 6A : Operating System Basics
Section 6B : PC Operating Systems

Unit 7: Networks and Data Communications
Section 7A : Networking Basics
Section 7B : Networking the Home, the Office, and the Globe

Unit 8: The Internet and Online Resources
Section 8A : Internet Basics
Section 8B : Getting online, Working online

Unit 9: Application Software: Word Processor and Spreadsheets
Section 9A : Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software
Section 9B : Spreadsheets Software

Unit 10:Application Software: Presentation Programs and Databases
Section 10A : Presentation Programs
Section 10B : Database Management Systems

Unit 11: Graphics and Multimedia
Section 11A : Graphics and Graphics Software
Section 11B : Understanding Multimedia

Unit 12: Development of Information Systems
Section 12A : The Basics of Information Systems
Section 12B : Building Information Systems

Includes index : p. 493 - 501

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