Peter Norton's Intro To Computers 6/e

Peter Norton

ISBN 10: 0072978902 / ISBN 13: 9780072978902

Published by Irwin Professional Pub, 2004

About this Item

"Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers 5th Edition" is a state-of-the-art text that provides comprehensive coverage of computer concepts. It is geared toward students learning about computer systems for the first time. Some of the topics covered are: an Overview of computers, input methods and output devices, processing data, storage devices, operating systems, software, networking, Internet resources, and graphics. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Seller Inventory # 123680781

Bibliographic Details

Title: Peter Norton's Intro To Computers 6/e

Publisher: Irwin Professional Pub

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis:

Ideal for IT programs offered in community colleges, proprietary schools, technical/vocational schools, and 4-year colleges, Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers, Sixth Edition, is designed for students in IT, CIS, and business programs who need a fundamental introduction to computer technology.

From the Publisher:

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.
Comprehensive, in-depth coverage in 16 chapters and 592 pages, including three all-new chapters on the Internet, computer graphics, and multimedia.
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 terms 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.