Computers Are Your Future, Complete
United States Edition
9th Edition
Published on 1. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
632 pages
978-0-13-242939-9 (ISBN)
Description
For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.
Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine format.
A REFERENCE TOOL FOR TODAY'S STUDENT!
Today's students want a practical "what it is" and "how it works" approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of "when and why."
This edition of Computers Are Your Future was revised to match what students know today with what they need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.
Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.
Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine format.
A REFERENCE TOOL FOR TODAY'S STUDENT!
Today's students want a practical "what it is" and "how it works" approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of "when and why."
This edition of Computers Are Your Future was revised to match what students know today with what they need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.
Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.
More details
Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 276 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-242939-9 (9780132429399)
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Computers Are Your Future, Complete
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10th Edition
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04/2005
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€69.32
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Person
William Daley is a senior faculty member at the University or Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. He holds his M.B.A. and B.S degrees from Oregon State University and is the recipient of numerous awards including, the 1999 Business Advisory Council Most Influential Faculty Member Award, the 1997 Business Advisory Council Undergraduate Teaching Award, and the 1996 Order of Omega Award as an Outstanding Professor at the University of Oregon. His recognition and continuing outstanding evaluations are a reflection of his professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching.
Content
Chapter 1: Computers & You
Spotlight 1: Ethics
Chapter 2: The Internet & the World Wide
Spotlight 2: E-Commerce
Chapter 3: Wired & Wireless Communication
Spotlight 3: Home Networks
Chapter 4: System
Spotlight 4: File Management
Chapter 5: Application Software: Tools for Productivity
Spotlight 5: Microsoft Office
Chapter 6: Inside the System Unit
Spotlight 6: Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System
Chapter 7: Input/Output and Storage
Spotlight 7: Multimedia Devices
Chapter 8: Networks: Communicating and Sharing Resources
Chapter 9: Privacy, Crime, and Security
Chapter 10: Careers and Certification
Chapter 11: Programming Languages and Program Development
Chapter 12: Databases and Information
Chapter 13: Systems Analysis and Design
Chapter 14: Enterprise Computing
Spotlight 8: Emerging Technologies
Acronym Finder
Spotlight 1: Ethics
Chapter 2: The Internet & the World Wide
Spotlight 2: E-Commerce
Chapter 3: Wired & Wireless Communication
Spotlight 3: Home Networks
Chapter 4: System
Spotlight 4: File Management
Chapter 5: Application Software: Tools for Productivity
Spotlight 5: Microsoft Office
Chapter 6: Inside the System Unit
Spotlight 6: Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System
Chapter 7: Input/Output and Storage
Spotlight 7: Multimedia Devices
Chapter 8: Networks: Communicating and Sharing Resources
Chapter 9: Privacy, Crime, and Security
Chapter 10: Careers and Certification
Chapter 11: Programming Languages and Program Development
Chapter 12: Databases and Information
Chapter 13: Systems Analysis and Design
Chapter 14: Enterprise Computing
Spotlight 8: Emerging Technologies
Acronym Finder