Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers, Fourth Edition

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ISBN: 9780078210587 | 0078210585
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 10/15/2000

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"Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers 5th Edition" is a state-of-the-art text that provides comprehensive coverage of computer concepts. It is geared toward students learning about computer systems for the first time. Some of the topics covered are: an Overview of computers, input methods and output devices, processing data, storage devices, operating systems, software, networking, Internet resources, and graphics.

Unit 1: The Amazing Computer

(40)

An Overview of the Computer System

(17)

The Shapes of Computers Today

(20)

Unit 2: Interacting With Your Computer

(32)

Standard Methods of Input

(13)

Alternative Methods of Input

(18)

Unit 3: Output Devices

(32)

Monitors and Sound Systems

(14)

Devices That Output Hard Copy

(17)

Unit 4: Processing Data

104

(42)

Transforming Data Into Information

105

(24)

CPUs Used in Personal Computers

129

(17)

Unit 5: Storing Information in a Computer

146

(38)

Types of Storage Devices

147

(23)

Measuring Drive Performance

170

(14)

Unit 6: The Operating System and User Interface

184

(40)

Operating System Basics

185

(18)

PC Operating Systems in Review

203

(21)

Unit 7: Productivity Software, Part I

224

(34)

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software

225

(15)

Spreadsheet Software

240

(18)

Unit 8: Productivity Software, Part II

258

(38)

Presentation Programs

259

(12)

Database Management Systems and Enterprise Software

271

(25)

Unit 9: Networks and Data Communications

296

(42)

Networking Basics

297

(20)

Networking at Home & Abroad

317

(21)

Unit 10: The Internet and Online Resources

338

(44)

Internet Basics

339

(24)

Getting Online, Working Online

363

(19)

Unit 11: Computer Graphics and Design

382

(36)

Working With Images

383

(11)

Graphics Software

394

(24)

Unit 12: The New Media

418

(36)

Understanding Multimedia

419

(14)

Creating and Distributing New Media Content

433

(21)

Unit 13: Development of Information Systems

454

(32)

The Basics of Information Systems

455

(16)

Building Information Systems

471

(15)

Unit 14: Software Programming and Development

486

(38)

Creating Computer Programs

487

(19)

Programming Languages and the Programming Process

506

(18)

Unit 15: Living With Computers

524

(11)

Computers and the Individual

525

(10)

Computing Issues That Affect Us All

535

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