Computers and Information Processing
Published in November 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-13-082257-4 (ISBN)
Description
This fourth edition has been updated to reflect recent developments in the 1990s. It integrates coverage of micros, minis and mainframe computers throughout; there is one programming chapter. Students are offered an understanding of computer usage, and ethical aspects of computers in society.
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Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
appendices
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
986 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-082257-4 (9780130822574)
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Previous edition
William M. Fuori | Lawrence J. Aufiero | Louis V. Gioia
Computers and Information Processing
Book
03/1991
3rd Edition
Prentice-Hall
€32.13
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Content
Introduction to the world of computers: what are they? and how do they affect us?; the computing system: in a nutshell; input/output media and devices: what goes in and what comes out; primary and secondary storage, and file processing: the computer's file cabinet; the processor unit: from the mainframe to the microcomputer; data communications: bringing the world closer together; the operating system: the commander-in-chief; packaged software: wordprocessing and desktop publishing; more packaged software: from the spreadsheet to graphics and beyond; database and data structures: let's get organised; introduction to computer programming: designing and implementing a solution; systems analysis and design: putting it all together; information systems: who wants to know?; computer careers: where do you fit?; computers, down the road: a glimpse at what might be.