Computers : information technology in perspective / Larry Long and Nancy Long.
By: Long, Larry E
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Contributor(s): Long, Nancy.
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BookPublisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. ; [London?] : Prentice Hall, 2004Edition: International ed.,11th ed.Description: xxix, 481, [43] p. : ill. (some col.), 2 col. ports. ; 28 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0131217801 .Subject(s): Computers | Information storage and retrieval systems | Information technologyDDC classification: 004 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00155196 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
For courses in Computer Concepts and Introduction to Computers.Providing an overview coverage of computing/IT concepts and applications for introductory courses, this 11th edition comes in two versions so that instructors can get the best fit for their particular classes. Updated to keep students abreast of the thousands of changes in this rampaging technology, currency is the top priority. Over 150 new or updated images reflect the latest releases and innovations in software. Everything has been adjusted to reflect the state of the art. This book will teach students how to be an efficient computer user and focuses on just what you need to know to be proficient with technology.
Includes index.
Getting started -- The technology revolution -- Software -- Going online -- Inside the computer -- Storing and retrieving information -- Information input and output -- Networks and networking -- IT ethics and healthy computing -- Exploring the cyberworld -- Information systems -- Developing business information systems -- Technology and society.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 Peripheral Explorer
- 2 On-Line Explorer
- 3 Computer Explorer
- 4 Applications Explorer