TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shelly,Gary B.
AU  - Cashman,Thomas J.
AU  - Vermaat,Misty
AU  - Sebok,Susan L.
TI  - Discovering computers 2007: a gateway to information : web enhanced : complete 
SN  - 9781418843700
U1  - 004 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Japan
PB  - Course Technology
KW  - Computers
KW  - Electronic data processing
KW  - Internet
KW  - World Wide Web
N1  - Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to computers
Objectives
A world of computers
The components of computers
Why is a computer so powerful
Networks and the internet
Computer software
etc.

Chapter 2 The internet and world web 
History of the internet
How the internet works
The world wide web
Other internet services
Netiquette
etc.

Chapter 3 Application software
Business software
Graphics and multimedia software
Software for home, personal and education use
Application software for communication
etc.

Chapter 4 The components of a system unit
Processor
Data representation memory
Expansion slot and adapter cards
Parts and connectors
Buses
Bays
Power supply
etc.

Chapter 5 Inputs
What is input?
What are input devices?
The key boards
Pointing devices
Voice input
Input devices for mobile users
Digital cameras
Video input
etc.

Chapter 6 Output 
What is output?
CRT monitors
Flat-panel display
Printers
Speakers and handsets
etc.

Chapter 7 Storage
Floppy disks
Zip disks
CDs and DVDs
Tapes
PC Cards
etc.

Chapter 8 Operating systems and utility programs
System software
Operating system functions
Operating system utility programs
Types of operating systems
Network operating system
Embedded operating system
Stand alone utility program
etc.

Chapter 9 Communication and networks
Uses of computer communications
Networks
Communication software
Communications over the telephone networks
Communication devices
Home networks
Communication channel
Physical transmission media
Wireless transmission media
etc.

Chapter 10 Database management
The hierarchy of databases
Maintaining data
File processing versus database
Database, management system
Relational, Object-oriented and multidimensional Databases
Web databases
etc.

Chapter 11 Computer  security  ethics and Privacy
Computer security risk
Unauthorized access and use
Hardware theft and vandalism
Software theft
Ethics and society
Information privacy
Health concern of computer use
etc.

Chapter 12 Information system development
What initiates the system development cycle?
Planning
Analysis phase
Design phase
Implementation phase
Operation, Support, and security phase

Chapter 13 Programming languages and program development
Low-level languages
Object-oriented programming language
Non procedural languages and program development tools
Web page development
Multimedia program development
etc.

Chapter 14 Enterprising computing
Information system in Enterprise
Enterprising-wide technology
The e-retailing market sector
Enterprise hardware
Backup procedure

Chapter 15 Computer careers and certificate
Careers in the computer industry
Working in IT department
Certification
A guide to certification



; Includes index
ER  -