Complete Concepts Student Edition (Introduction to Computers) - Softcover

Norton, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028043383 ISBN 13: 9780028043388

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1996

Synopsis

This manual focuses exclusively on helping readers become intelligent end-users of computers. It features 700 colour photographs and is available either with or without the accompanying CD-ROM containing interactive multimedia modules for each chapter.

About this title

From the Publisher

Comprehensive, in-depth coverage in 16 chapters and 592 pages, including three all-new chapters on the Internet, computer graphics, and multimedia.
More than 800 color photos and illustrations.
3-D graphics that provide an illuminating "glass box" view of computers rather than the traditional "black box" view.
Three new types of feature boxes in each chapter: Norton Notebook, which explores the social impact of technology; Techview, which examines emerging technology; and Productivity Tip, which spotlights technology as a productivity tool.
End-of-chapter visual summaries that incorporate key graphics to reinforce concepts.
Key terms in bold with page references, a key term list, and a key term quiz at the end of each chapter.
Norton Interactive, a fully networkable CD-ROM that combines animation, compelling graphics, and audio to present instruction, simulations, and interactive student activities for each chapter.

About the Author

Peter Norton is an acclaimed computer software entrepreneur who is active in civic and philanthropic affairs. He serves on the boards of several scholastic and cultural institutions and currently devotes much of his time to philanthropy. Mr. Norton made his mark in the computer industry as a programmer and businessman. Norton Utilities™, Norton Antivirus™, and other utility programs are installed on millions of computer worldwide. He is also the best selling author of computer books. Mr. Norton sold his PC-software business to Symantec Corporation in 1990 but continues to write and speak on computers, helping millions of people better understand information technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028043383
• ISBN 13: 9780028043388
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 592