Discovering Computers 2004

by SHELLY/CASHMAN/VERMAAT

• ISBN13: 9780789567024
• ISBN10: 0789567024
• Edition: Brief
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-12
• Publisher: Course Technology

Summary

Discovering Computers 2004: A Gateway to Information is the perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and core computer concepts, making learning about computers interesting and easy. This best seller from the Shelly Cashman Series has been completely revised to reflect only the latest in technology, keeping your students informed on the most up-to-date computer information!

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
To the Student	xviii
Introduction to Computers
Objectives	1	(1)
A World of Computers	2	(2)
What is a Computer?	4	(1)
Data and Information	4	(1)
Information Processing Cycle	4	(1)
The Components of a Computer	5	(3)
Input Devices	5	(1)
Output Devices	6	(1)
System Unit	6	(1)
Storage Devices	6	(1)
Communications Devices	7	(1)
Why is a Computer So Powerful?	8	(1)
Speed	8	(1)
Reliability and Consistency	8	(1)
Accuracy	8	(1)
Storage	8	(1)
Communications	8	(1)
Networks and the Internet	8	(4)
The Internet	9	(3)
Computer Software	12	(4)
System Software	13	(1)
Application Software	14	(1)
Software Development	15	(1)
Categories of Computers	16	(1)
Personal Computers	16	(2)
Desktop Computers	17	(1)
Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices	18	(2)
Notebook Computers	18	(1)
Mobile Devices	19	(1)
Midrange Servers	20	(1)
Mainframes	21	(1)
Supercomputers	21	(1)
Elements of an Information System	22	(1)
Examples of Computer Usage	23	(8)
Home User	24	(2)
Small Office/Home Office User	26	(1)
Mobile User	27	(1)
Large Business User	28	(2)
Power User	30	(1)
Computer Applications in Society	31	(5)
Education	31	(1)
Finance	32	(1)
Government	32	(1)
Health Care	33	(1)
Science	34	(1)
Publishing	34	(1)
Travel	35	(1)
Industry	36	(1)
Chapter Summary	36	(1)
High-Tech Talk	37	(1)
Analog versus Digital: Making the Conversion	37	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	38	(1)
Dell	38	(1)
Palm	38	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	39	(1)
Bill Gates	39	(1)
Carly Florina	39	(1)
Chapter Review	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Checkpoint	43	(3)
Learn It Online	46	(2)
Lab Exercises	48	(1)
Web Research	49	(1)
Special Feature
Timeline 2004: Milestones in Computer History	50
The Internet and World Wide Web
Objectives	1	(1)
The Internet	2	(1)
History of the Internet	2	(2)
Internet2	4	(1)
How the Internet Works	4	(5)
Connecting to the Internet	4	(1)
Access Providers	5	(2)
How Data Travels the Internet	7	(1)
Internet Addresses	8	(1)
The World Wide Web	9	(16)
Browsing the Web	9	(1)
Web Addresses	10	(1)
Navigating Web Pages	11	(1)
Searching for Information on the Web	12	(2)
Types of Web Sites	14	(3)
Multimedia on the Web	17	(7)
E-Commerce	24	(1)
Other Internet Services	25	(9)
E-Mail	25	(4)
FTP	29	(1)
Newsgroups and Message Boards	29	(2)
Mailing Lists	31	(1)
Chat Rooms	32	(1)
Instant Messaging	32	(2)
Netiquette	34	(1)
Web Publishing	34	(2)
Plan a Web Site	34	(1)
Analyze and Design a Web Site	34	(1)
Create a Web Site	34	(2)
Deploy a Web Site	36	(1)
Maintain a Web Site	36	(1)
Chapter Summary	36	(1)
High-Tech Talk	37	(1)
You Are One in a Few Billion (IP Addresses)	37	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	38	(1)
Yahoo!	38	(1)
AOL	38	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	39	(1)
Tim Berners-Lee	39	(1)
Anita Brown	39	(1)
Chapter Review	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Checkpoint	43	(3)
Learn It Online	46	(2)
Lab Exercises	48	(1)
Web Research	49	(1)
Special Feature
Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques	50
Application Software
Objectives	1	(1)
Application Software	2	(4)
The Role of System Software	3	(1)
Starting and Interacting with Application Software	4	(2)
Business Software	6	(14)
Word Processing Software	7	(1)
Developing a Document	8	(4)
Spreadsheet Software	12	(3)
Database Software	15	(1)
Presentation Graphics Software	16	(2)
Personal Information Managers	18	(1)
PDA Software	18	(1)
Software Suite	19	(1)
Project Management Software	19	(1)
Accounting Software	19	(1)
Graphics and Multimedia Software	20	(4)
Computer-Aided Design	21	(1)
Desktop Publishing Software (for the Professional)	21	(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software (for the Professional)	22	(1)
Video and Audio Editing Software	23	(1)
Multimedia Authoring Software	23	(1)
Web Page Authoring Software	24	(1)
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use	24	(6)
Integrated Software	25	(1)
Personal Finance Software	25	(1)
Legal Software	26	(1)
Tax Preparation Software	26	(1)
Desktop Publishing Software (for Personal Use)	26	(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software (for Personal Use)	27	(1)
Clip Art/Image Gallery	28	(1)
Home Design/Landscaping Software	28	(1)
Educational and Reference Software	28	(1)
Entertainment Software	29	(1)
Application Software for Communications	30	(1)
Application Software on the Web	31	(2)
Application Service Providers	32	(1)
Web-Based Training	32	(1)
Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software	33	(1)
Chapter Summary	34	(1)
High-Tech Talk	35	(1)
Infection and Delivery: How Computer Viruses Work	35	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	36	(1)
Microsoft	36	(1)
Apple Computer	36	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	37	(1)
Dan Bricklin	37	(1)
Masayoshi Son	37	(1)
Chapter Review	38	(2)
Key Terms	40	(1)
Checkpoint	41	(3)
Learn It Online	44	(2)
Lab Exercises	46	(1)
Web Research	47
The Components of the System Unit
Objectives	1	(1)
The System Unit	2	(3)
The Motherboard	4	(1)
Processor	5	(8)
The Control Unit	6	(1)
The Arithmetic Logic Unit	6	(1)
Machine Cycle	6	(1)
Registers	7	(1)
The System Clock	7	(1)
Comparison of Personal Computer Processors	8	(2)
Processor Installation and Upgrades	10	(2)
Heat Sinks and Heat Pipes	12	(1)
Coprocessors	12	(1)
Parallel Processing	12	(1)
Data Representation	13	(2)
Memory	15	(8)
RAM	17	(3)
Cache	20	(1)
ROM	20	(1)
Flash Memory	21	(1)
CMOS	22	(1)
Memory Access Times	22	(1)
Expansion Slots and Adapter Cards	23	(2)
PC Cards and Flash Memory Cards	24	(1)
Ports and Connectors	25	(5)
Serial Ports	27	(1)
Parallel Ports	27	(1)
USB Ports	28	(1)
Special-Purpose Ports	28	(2)
Buses	30	(2)
Expansion Bus	31	(1)
BAYS	32	(1)
Power Supply	33	(1)
Mobile Computers and Devices	33	(2)
Putting It All Together	35	(1)
Chapter Summary	36	(1)
High-Tech Talk	37	(1)
The Genius of Memory: Transistors, Capacitors, and Electricity	37	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	38	(1)
Intel	38	(1)
AMD	38	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	39	(1)
Jack Kilby	39	(1)
Gordon Moore	39	(1)
Chapter Review	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Checkpoint	43	(3)
Learn It Online	46	(2)
Lab Exercises	48	(1)
Web Research	49
Input
Objectives	1	(1)
What is Input?	2	(2)
What are Input Devices?	4	(1)
The Keyboard	4	(3)
Keyboard Connections	6	(1)
Keyboard Ergonomics	6	(1)
Pointing Devices	7	(1)
Mouse	7	(3)
Mouse Types	7	(1)
Using a Mouse	8	(2)
Other Pointing Devices	10	(4)
Trackball	10	(1)
Touchpad	10	(1)
Pointing Stick	10	(1)
Joystick and Wheel	11	(1)
Light Pen	11	(1)
Touch Screen	12	(1)
Stylus, Digital Pen, and Cursor	12	(2)
Voice Input	14	(2)
Audio Input	15	(1)
Input Devices for Mobile Users	16	(3)
PDAs	16	(2)
Tablet PCs	18	(1)
Smart Phones	18	(1)
Digital Cameras	19	(3)
Digital Camera Quality	21	(1)
Video Input	22	(2)
PC Video Cameras	22	(1)
Web Cams	23	(1)
Video Conferencing	23	(1)
Scanners and Reading Devices	24	(6)
Optical Scanner	24	(2)
Optical Readers	26	(1)
Bar Code Scanner	27	(2)
MICR Reader	29	(1)
Data Collection Devices	29	(1)
Terminals	30	(2)
Point-of-Sale Terminals	30	(1)
Automated Teller Machines	31	(1)
Smart Displays	31	(1)
Biometric Input	32	(2)
Putting it All Together	34	(1)
Input Devices for Physically Challenged Users	35	(1)
Chapter Summary	36	(1)
High-Tech Talk	37	(1)
Input without Wires	37	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	38	(1)
Logitech	38	(1)
Nokia	38	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	39	(1)
Douglas Engelbart	39	(1)
Don Wetzel	39	(1)
Chapter Review	40	(2)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Checkpoint	43	(3)
Learn it Online	46	(2)
Lab Exercises	48	(1)
Web Research	49	(1)
Special Feature
PDA Application Software	50
Output
Objectives	1	(1)
What Is Output?	2	(2)
Display Devices	4	(1)
CRT Monitors	4	(5)
CRT Monitor Ergonomics	5	(1)
Quality of a CRT Monitor	5	(2)
Video Cards and CRT Monitors	7	(2)
Flat-Panel Displays	9	(4)
Flat Panel Monitors	9	(1)
LCD Technology	10	(1)
LCD Quality	11	(1)
Video Cards and Flat Panel Monitors	11	(1)
Gas Plasma Displays	12	(1)
Televisions and HDTV Displays	12	(1)
Printers	13	(10)
Impact Printers	14	(1)
Nonimpact Printers	15	(1)
Ink-Jet Printers	15	(2)
Photo Printers	17	(2)
Laser Printers	19	(1)
Thermal Printers	20	(1)
Portable Printers	21	(1)
Label and Postage Printers	21	(1)
Plotters and Large-Format Printers	22	(1)
Wireless Printing	22	(1)
Speakers and Headsets	23	(2)
Other Output Devices	25	(3)
Fax Machines and Fax Modems	25	(1)
Multifunction Peripherals	26	(1)
Data Projectors	26	(1)
Force-Feedback Joysticks and Wheels	27	(1)
Putting it all Together	28	(1)
Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users	29	(1)
Chapter Summary	30	(1)
High-Tech Talk	31	(1)
Sound Cards: Creating Music to Your Ears	31	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	32	(1)
Hewlett-Packard	32	(1)
Real Networks	32	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	33	(1)
Donna Dubinsky	33	(1)
Heidi Van Arnem	33	(1)
Chapter Review	34	(2)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Checkpoint	37	(3)
Learn it Online	40	(2)
Lab Exercises	42	(1)
Web Research	43	(1)
Special Feature
Digital Imaging and Video Technology	44
Storage
Objectives	1	(1)
Storage	2	(3)
Floppy Disks	5	(4)
Floppy Disk Drives	6	(1)
Characteristics of a Floppy Disk	7	(1)
Care of Floppy Disks	8	(1)
Zip® Disks	9	(1)
Hard Disks	9	(6)
Characteristics of a Hard Disk	10	(3)
External and Removable Hard Disks	13	(1)
Hard Disk Controllers	13	(1)
Maintaining Data Stored on a Hard Disk	14	(1)
Internet Hard Drives	14	(1)
CDS and DVDS	15	(9)
Characteristics of CDs and DVDs	15	(1)
Care of CDs and DVDs	16	(1)
CD-ROMs	17	(2)
Picture CDs and Photo CDs	19	(1)
CD-Rs and CD-RWs	20	(2)
DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs	22	(1)
DVD+RW and Other DVD Variations	23	(1)
TAPE	24	(1)
PC Cards	24	(1)
Miniature Mobile Storage Media	25	(3)
Smart Cards	27	(1)
Microfilm and Microfiche	28	(1)
Putting it all Together	29	(1)
Chapter Summary	30	(1)
High-Tech Talk	31	(1)
Disk Formatting and File Systems	31	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	32	(1)
Kingston	32	(1)
EMC	32	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	33	(1)
Al Shugart	33	(1)
Mark Dean	33	(1)
Chapter Review	34	(2)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Checkpoint	37	(3)
Learn it Online	40	(2)
Lab Exercises	42	(1)
Web Research	43
Operating Systems and Utility Programs
Objectives	1	(1)
System Software	2	(1)
Operating Systems	2	(2)
Operating System Functions	4	(11)
Starting a Computer	4	(4)
Providing a User Interface	8	(1)
Managing Programs	9	(1)
Managing Memory	10	(1)
Scheduling Jobs	11	(1)
Configuring Devices	12	(1)
Establishing an Internet Connection	13	(1)
Monitoring Performance	14	(1)
Providing File Management and Other Utilities	14	(1)
Controlling a Network	14	(1)
Administering Security	14	(1)
Operating System Utility Programs	15	(4)
File Manager	16	(1)
Image Viewer	16	(1)
Uninstaller	17	(1)
Disk Scanner	17	(1)
Disk Defragmenter	17	(1)
Diagnostic Utility	18	(1)
Backup Utility	18	(1)
Screen Saver	18	(1)
Types of Operating Systems	19	(1)
Stand-Alone Operating Systems	20	(5)
DOS	20	(1)
Windows XP	20	(2)
Mac OS X	22	(1)
OS/2 Warp Client	23	(1)
UNIX	23	(1)
Linux	24	(1)
Network Operating Systems	25	(1)
NetWare	25	(1)
Windows Server 2003	25	(1)
OS/2 Wrap Server for e-business	25	(1)
UNIX	25	(1)
Linux	26	(1)
Solaris	26	(1)
Embedded Operating Systems	26	(2)
Windows CE.NET	26	(1)
Pocket PC 2002	27	(1)
Palm OS	27	(1)
Symbian OS	27	(1)
Stand-Alone Utility Programs	28	(2)
Antivirus Programs	28	(1)
Personal Firewalls	29	(1)
File Compression	29	(1)
Personal Computer Maintenance	30	(1)
Chapter Summary	30	(1)
High-Tech Talk	31	(1)
Windows XP: Taking Control with the Command Prompt	31	(1)
Companies on the Cutting Edge	32	(1)
Red Hat	32	(1)
Network Associates	32	(1)
Technology Trailblazers	33	(1)
Linus Torvalds	33	(1)
Steve Jobs	33	(1)
Chapter Review	34	(2)
Key Terms	36	(1)
Checkpoint	37	(3)
Learn it Online	40	(2)
Lab Exercises	42	(1)
Web Research	43	(1)
Special Feature
Buyer's Guide 2004: How to Purchase, Install, and Maintain a Personal Computer	44
APPENDIX A	1	(1)
Making Use of the Web	1	(1)
APPENDIX B	1	(1)
Coding Schemes and Number Systems	1	(1)
APPENDIX C	1	(1)
Computer Acronyms	1	(1)
Glossary Index	1	(24)
Photo Credits	25