Essential Introduction to Computers, Seventh Edition (Shelly Cashman) - Softcover

Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Vermaat, Misty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423912357 ISBN 13: 9781423912354

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This work offers the perfect coverage of essential computer concepts for a course geared towards application software. Topics include hardware, software, communications, networks, the Internet, and covers information on how to purchase computers for personal use.

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Review

1. Objectives. 2. What Is a Computer? 3. What Does a Computer Do? 4. Why Is a Computer so Powerful? 5. How Does a Computer Know What to Do? 6. What Are the Components of a Computer? 7. Input Devices. 8. System Unit. 9. Output Devices. 10. Storage Devices. 11. Communications Devices. 12. Computer Software. 13. Networks and the Internet. 14. How to Purchase a Personal Computer. 15. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer. 16. How to Purchase a Notebook Computer. 17. How to Purchase a Tablet PC. 18. How to Purchase a Personal Mobile Device.

About the Author

Steven M. Freund attended the University of Central Florida and serves as a leader instructor of various Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, programming, and Internet technology courses throughout Central Florida. An integral author for the successful Shelly Cashman Series since 2001, he has presented at the annual customer conference, the Shelly Cashman Series Institute, as well as other customer events. Mr. Freund has co-authored multiple editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, Mozilla Firefox, Windows® Internet Explorer, Windows®, Office, and Dreamweaver books. He has also written numerous successful instructor supplements.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 1423912357
• ISBN 13: 9781423912354
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 40