Computers - Softcover

Long, Larry; Long, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013156241X ISBN 13: 9780131562417

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1992

Synopsis

Accompanied by a Website (www.prenhall.com/long). Designed to meet the computer literacy needs of students from many disciplines or majors. Hundreds of applications are included from on-line universities to telemedicine to robotics to pique the students' interests. Part of the Right PHit Custom Binding Program.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Computers are one of the most exciting topics in our lives today; they headline almost every newspaper, have dozens of magazines dedicated to them, and they stock the shelves of more retailers than you could possibly shop in a lifetime.

GET READY...

With Long & Longs Computers, Ninth Edition, you won't just read about computers, you will jump in to how to use computers with the very first section called "Getting Started."

Through countless learning tools and special IT Ethics and Issues boxes that highlight the "trendiest" topics in Computer Concepts, you will encounter the realities of what computers can do today and what they may be capable of in the years to come.

This book also has numerous in-text resources to make sure you understand the chapter information that is most important to you in your life and on the exam!

GET SET...

You will actively experience computers, not just read about them, with Long & Longs Computers, Ninth Edition. The Companion Web Site and Prentice Hall's Explore Generation IT Labs will afford you the most current and interactive tools available in your quest towards computer fluency.

· myPHLIP (www.prenhall.com/long) is your source for the most current information on computer concepts and the interactive tools to reinforce your coursework. Internet Exercises, an Interactive Study Guide, and Monthly Technology Updates are just a few of the tools that you will encounter on this site.

The Explore Generation IT Labs present an interactive look into the world of computer concepts. The 12 labs are delivered both on the Web and on CD-ROM, allowing you to access them in the classroom, the dorm, at home, or anywhere you have access to a computer and/or the Internet.

Get Long & Long's Computers, Ninth Edition...
and get started with Computer Concepts now!

Synopsis

Designed for use on core introductory computer courses at the undergraduate level, this book looks at the field of information systems and emulates its progress. In this third edition the authors stress the importance of information systems, and include chapters which offer expanded coverage of systems development and discussion of decision support systems and expert systems. Two chapters encompass communications and networking. Other features of the book include coverage of both technology and applications with progressive discussions on multimedia, object-oriented programming, prototyping, virtual reality, functional electronic simulation, notebooks, smart cards, hypertext and emerging platforms. Video photo essays provide illustrations with discussions which cover areas such as computer graphics, how chips are made, how to buy a PC, the history of computers, Windows, and computers at the movies. Lists of important terms are provided, along with learning objectives, chapter outlines, review exercises and problem solving exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013156241X
• ISBN 13: 9780131562417
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1216