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100	1		_aShelly, Gary B.
245	1	0	_aDiscovering computers 2004 : _ba gateway to information : web enhanced : introductory / _cGary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat ; contributing authors, Susan L. Sebok . . . [et al.].
260			_aAustralia ; _aSouth Africa ; _aSingapore : _bCourse Technology, _cc2003.
300			_axxiv, (various pagings) : _bcol. ill. ; _c28 cm.
440			_aShelly Cashman series
500			_aChapter 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 and society, security Privacy and ethics Computer security risk Unauthorized access and use Hardware theft and vandalism Software theft Ethics and society Information privacy Health concern of computer use
504			_aIncludes index
650		0	_aComputers.
650		0	_aElectronic data processing.
650		0	_aInternet.
650		0	_aWorld Wide Web.
700	1		_aCashman, Thomas J.
700	1		_aVermaat, Misty.
700	1		_aSebok, Susan L.
800	1		_aShelly, Gary B. _tShelly Cashman series.
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