Computer Confluence Introductory
International Edition
7th Edition
Published on 14. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-13-196867-7 (ISBN)
Description
For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.
Integrates three information sources-an illustrated textbook, a multimedia CD, and a Companion Website-with a lively writing style to explore the promises and challenges of information technology, its effect on businesses, people, society, and the future.
Integrates three information sources-an illustrated textbook, a multimedia CD, and a Companion Website-with a lively writing style to explore the promises and challenges of information technology, its effect on businesses, people, society, and the future.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
940 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-196867-7 (9780131968677)
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Content
I. APPROACHING COMPUTERS: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FUNDAMENTALS.
1. Computer Currents and Internet Waves: The Long View.
2. Hardware Basics: Inside the Box.
3. Hardware Basics: Peripherals.
4. Software Basics: The Ghost in the Machine.
II. USING SOFTWARE: ESSENTIAL APPLICATIONS.
5. Basic Productivity Applications.
6. Graphics, Digital Media, and Multimedia.
7. Database Applications and Privacy Implications.
III. EXPLORING WITH COMPUTERS: NETWORKING AND THE INTERNET.
8. Networking and Telecommunication.
9. Inside the Internet and the World Wide Web.
IV. LIVING WITH COMPUTERS: ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS.
10. Computer Security and Risks.
Appendix: The ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Glossary.
Credits.
Index.
1. Computer Currents and Internet Waves: The Long View.
2. Hardware Basics: Inside the Box.
3. Hardware Basics: Peripherals.
4. Software Basics: The Ghost in the Machine.
II. USING SOFTWARE: ESSENTIAL APPLICATIONS.
5. Basic Productivity Applications.
6. Graphics, Digital Media, and Multimedia.
7. Database Applications and Privacy Implications.
III. EXPLORING WITH COMPUTERS: NETWORKING AND THE INTERNET.
8. Networking and Telecommunication.
9. Inside the Internet and the World Wide Web.
IV. LIVING WITH COMPUTERS: ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS.
10. Computer Security and Risks.
Appendix: The ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Glossary.
Credits.
Index.