Discovering computers 2005 : a gateway to information : web enhanced : introductory / Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
Publication details: Boston : Thomson/Course Technology, c2004.Description: xxiii, 615,40, 32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 0619202181
- 9780619202187
- 004 22 SHE
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers
Objectives
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
Chapter 9: Communication and Networks
Objectives
Communications
Uses of computer communications
Networks
Communication software
Etc
Chapter 10: Database Management
Objectives
Data and information
The hierarchy of data
Maintaining data
Etc
Chapter 11: Computer and society, security, privacy, and ethics
Objectives
Computer security risks
Computer viruses, worms, and tro jan horses
Unauthorized access and use
Hardware theft and vandalism
Software theft
Information theft
System failure
Includes index: p.1-28 (index pages).
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