Discovering Computers - Fundamentals Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World

• Main Authors: Shelly, Gary B. (Author), Vermaat, Misty E. (Author), Quasney, Jeffrey J. (Author), Sebok, Susan L. (Author), Freund, Steven M. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Australia Course Technology/Cengage Learning 2012
• Series: Shelly cashman series
• Subjects: Computers; Computer science; Computer networks
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• Item Description: "International edition"-Cover
• Physical Description: xxiv, 1 v. (various paging) colour illustrations 28 cm.
• ISBN: 9781111530419; 1111530416

1. Introduction to Computers Special Feature: Timeline 2009 2. The Internet and World Wide Web Special Feature: Making Use of the Web 3. Application Software 4. The Components of the System Unit 5. Input Special Feature: Digital Communications 6. Output Special Feature: Digital Imaging and Video Technology 7. Storage 8. Operating Systems and Utility Programs Special Feature: Buyer's Guide 2009 9. Communications and Networks 10. Database Management 11. Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy Special Feature: Computer Forensics 12. Information System Development 13. Programming Languages and Program Development 14. Enterprise Computing Special Feature: Enterprise Order Processing: A Case Study 15. Computer Careers and Certification Special Feature: Digital Entertainment Appendices A: Coding Schemes and Number Systems B: Quiz Yourself Answers C: Computer Acronyms