Using Information Technology

by Williams, Brian

• ISBN13: 9780072398038
• ISBN10: 0072398035
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Summary

Using Information Technology, 6/e covers the fundamental computing concepts that are part of the digital age, including software, hardware, data, people, and procedures along with expanded coverage on Security and ethics. The text centers on educating today's technology consumer, using themes of ethics, the Internet, and communications to demonstrate how the changing world of technology influences our lives and the decisions we make..

Table of Contents

Introduction to Information Technology: Mind Tools for Your Future	1	(32)
The Internet & The World Wide Web: Exploring Cyberspace	33	(54)
Application Software: Tools for Thinking & Working More Productively	87	(47)
System Software: The Power behind the Power	134	(34)
Hardware---The CPU & Storage: How to Buy a Multimedia Computer System	168	(51)
Hardware---Input & Output: Taking Charge of Computing & Communications	219	(46)
Telecommunications: Networks & Communications---The ``New Story'' in Computing	265	(46)
E-Commerce, Files, & Databases: Digital Engines for the New Economy	311	(36)
The Challenges of the Digital Age: Society & Information Technology Today	347	(28)
The Promises of the Digital Age: Society & Information Technology Tomorrow	375	(32)
Information Systems: Information Management & Systems Development	407	(28)
Appendix A. Software Development: Programming & Languages	435	(24)
Appendix B. Factors Affecting Communications Among Devices	459