Discovering computers 98 : a link to the future : web enhanced : complete / Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Waggoner ; contributing authors, Susan L. Sebok ... [et al.].
Series: Shelly, Gary B. Shelly Cashman series ; Publication details: Boston, Mass. : Course Technology, c1998Description: xvi, (various pagings). : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780789545312
- 0789545314
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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
Chapter 2 The internet and world web
History of the internet
How the internet works
The world wide web
Other internet services
Netiquette
Chapter 3 Application software
Business software
Graphics and multimedia software
Software for home, personal and education use
Application software for communication
Chapter 4 The components of a system unit
Processor
Data representation memory
Expansion slot and adapter cards
Parts and connectors
Buses
Bays
Power supply
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
Chapter 6 Output
What is output?
CRT monitors
Flat-panel display
Printers
Speakers and handsets
Chapter 7 Storage
Floppy disks
Zip disks
CDs and DVDs
Tapes
PC Cards
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
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
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
Chapter 11 Information system development
What initiates the system development cycle?
Planning
Analysis phase
Design phase
Implementation phase
Support phase
Chapter 12 Programming languages and program development
What is a Computer Program
Categories of Programming Language
Popular programming language
How to Select a Programming Language
Program Development Tool
Chapter 13 Computer security ethics and Privacy
Computer security risk
Unauthorized access and use
Hardware theft and vandalism
Software theft etc.
Information privacy
Ethics and Information Age
Internet Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues
Chapter 14 Multimedia
what is Multimedia
Multimedia Applications
Multimedia Equipment
Developing Multimedia Applications
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