PCs Made Easy
2nd Edition
Published on 1. April 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-07-881929-2 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to personal computers for absolute beginners. It has been updated to include coverage of the latest computer models, user environments, software releases and new technologies. Using clear, simple explanations, Turley explains what PCs are, what they can do and how to make them do it. There is information on memory, networks, on-line services, audio, video and other related topics. Tips on what to look for when purchasing a computer are also featured.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
glossary
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 185 mm
Weight
7400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-881929-2 (9780078819292)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
What can a computer do?; anatomy of a computer; what is memory?; what is a disk?; what is a file?; what is a program?; what is an operating system?; what is an application program?; how do I use an application program?; how do I print?; what is a network?; what else can I do?; what is a programming language?; a trip through the computer; do's and don'ts; buying a computer; binary numbers; hexadecimal numbers; ASCII code; storing pictures.