Discovering Computers, Brief: Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World, International Edition (with Student Success Guide) - Softcover

Shelly, Gary; Quasney, Jeffrey J.; Vermaat, Misty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285082389 ISBN 13: 9781285082387

Publisher: Course Technology, 2012

Synopsis

Students are guided through the latest trends in computer concepts and technology in an exciting and easy-to-follow format. Updated for currency ENHANCED DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, BRIEF: YOUR INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO THE DIGITAL WORLD, INTERNATIONAL EDITION provides readers with the most up-to-date information on the latest technology in today's digital world.

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Review

1. Basic Introduction to Computers. Special Feature: Computing Timeline. 2. Fundamentals of the World Wide Web and Internet. Special Feature: Using the Web. 3. Software for Systems. Special Feature: Communication in the Digital Age. 4. System Unit Components. 5. Understanding Input. 6. Understanding Output. Special Feature: Video Technology in the Digital World. 7. Types of Storage. 8. Types of Utility Programs and Operating Systems. Special Feature: Guide for Buyers.

About the Author

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft® Word books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Course Technology
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1285082389
• ISBN 13: 9781285082387
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 536