Computers in Your Future

by Meyer, Marilyn; Baber, Roberta; Pfaffenberger, Bryan

• ISBN13: 9781580760850
• ISBN10: 1580760856
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-11-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For courses in Computer Concepts, Introduction to Computers, Computer Literacy/MIS, CIS, Computer Science, Business. This best-selling introduction to computers is noted for its lucid explanations of computing concepts, practical applications of technology theory, and emphasis on the historical and societal impacts of technological innovations. It features integrated coverage of management information systems, networking, email, and the Internet.

Table of Contents

Computer and information literacy	1-4	(1)
a history of computer technology	1-22	(1)
hardware	2-1	(1)
inside the system unit	2-4	(1)
data storage	2-30	(1)
input and output	2-54	(1)
system software and software development	3-1	(1)
system software	3-4	(1)
programming languages	3-24	(1)
personal productivity software	4-1	(1)
an introduction to application software	4-4	(1)
word processing	4-18	(1)
spreadsheets	4-32	(1)
databases	4-50	(1)
presentation packages	4-66	(1)
more application software	5-1	(1)
special-purpose programs	5-4	(1)
multimedia and virtual reality	5-16	(1)
data communications	6-1	(1)
telecommunications	6-4	(1)
networks	6-26	(1)
the internet	7-1	(1)
understanding the internet	7-4	(1)
using email	7-32	(1)
the world wide web	8-1	(1)
exploring the web	8-4	(1)
creating a web page	8-22	(1)
information management and systems development	9-1	(1)
information systems and MIS	9-4	(1)
systems analysis and design	9-20	(1)
program development	9-36	(1)
computing issues	10-1	(1)
ethics	10-4	(1)
security	10-22	(1)
current issues and controversies	10-42	(1)
emerging technologies	10-60	(1)
computer impacts	11-1	(1)
transportation	11-4	(1)
education	11-20	(1)
science and medicine	11-34	(1)
arts and entertainment	11-46	(1)
business and industry	11-64	(1)
computers and your future	12-1
buying and upgrading your computer system	12-4
avoiding risks to your health	12-26
careers and certification	12-38
selected solutions	s-1
glossary of terms	g-1
web site directory	w-1
illustration credits	c-1
index	i-1