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Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive 14th edition


Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive 14th edition

Paperback by Parker, Charles (University of Colorado); Morley, Deborah (College of the Sequoias)

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive

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ISBN:
9781133190240
Publication Date:
13 Feb 2012
Edition/language:
14th edition / English
Publisher:
Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:
Course Technology Inc
Pages:
792 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
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Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive

Description

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on industry insight and societal issues, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.

Contents

1. Introduction to the World of Computers. 2. The System Unit: Processing and Memory. 3. Storage. 4. Input and Output. 5. System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs. 6. Application Software. 7. Computer Networks. 8. The Internet and the World Wide Web. 9. Network and Internet Security. 10. Multimedia and the Web. 11. E-Commerce. 12. Information Systems and System Development. 13. Program Development and Programming Languages. 14. Databases and database Management Systems. 15. Computer Security and Privacy. 16. Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, Health, Access, and the Environment References and Resources Guide. Glossary/Index.

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