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Peter Norton's introduction to computers / Peter Norton.

By: Norton, Peter, 1943- [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : McGraw-Hill, [2006]Copyright date: ©2006Edition: Sixth edition.Description: xxviii, 656 pages. : color illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780072978902 (paperback); 0072978902 (paperback).Other title: Introduction to computers.Subject(s): Computers | Computer softwareDDC classification: 004
Contents:
Introducing computer systems - Presenting the internet -- Interacting with your computer -- Seeing, hearing and printing data -- Processing data -- Storing data -- Using operating systems -- Working with application software -- Networks -- Working in the online world -- Database management -- Development of information systems -- Software programming and development -- Protecting your privacy, your computer and your data.
Summary: This completely revised edition of Introduction to Computers offers a comprehensive grounding in computer concepts, reflecting some of the latest advances in technology, to prepare students for the next level of computer productivity. It includes three entirely new chapters on the Internet, computer graphics, and multimedia. Thorough yet flexible, Introduction to Computers is appropriate for a full-semester course - with or without a hands-on lab. The text is available with a student CD-ROM that contains interactive multimedia materials for each chapter.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"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.

Includes index.

Introducing computer systems - Presenting the internet -- Interacting with your computer -- Seeing, hearing and printing data -- Processing data -- Storing data -- Using operating systems -- Working with application software -- Networks -- Working in the online world -- Database management -- Development of information systems -- Software programming and development -- Protecting your privacy, your computer and your data.

This completely revised edition of Introduction to Computers offers a comprehensive grounding in computer concepts, reflecting some of the latest advances in technology, to prepare students for the next level of computer productivity. It includes three entirely new chapters on the Internet, computer graphics, and multimedia. Thorough yet flexible, Introduction to Computers is appropriate for a full-semester course - with or without a hands-on lab. The text is available with a student CD-ROM that contains interactive multimedia materials for each chapter.

CIT Module BIOT 6010 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Peter Norton's Intro to Computers 6/e
  • Chapter 1 Introducing Computer Systems
  • Chapter 2 Presenting the Internet Sample Chapter Computing Keynotes #1: Creating Your Own Web Page
  • Chapter 3 Interacting with Your Computer
  • Chapter 4 Seeing, Hearing, and Printing Data Computing Keynotes #2: Buying Your First Computer
  • Chapter 5 Processing Data
  • Chapter 6 Storing Data
  • Chapter 7 Using Operating Systems
  • Chapter 8 Working with Application Software
  • Chapter 9 Networks
  • Chapter 10 Working in the Online World Computing Keynotes #3: Professional Certification Programs
  • Chapter 11 Database Management
  • Chapter 12 Development of Information Systems
  • Chapter 13 Software Programming and Development
  • Chapter 14 Protecting Your Privacy, Your Computer, and Your Data Computing Keynotes#4: Viruses
  • Appendix A The History of Microcomputers
  • Appendix B Answers to Self-Checks
  • Glossary
  • Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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(tm), Norton Antivirus(tm), 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.