Using information technology : A practical introduction to computers & communications : Complete version / Brian K. Williams and Stacey C. Sawyer.

By: Williams, Brian K, 1938- [Author]
Contributor(s): Sawyer, Stacey C [Author]
Language: English Publisher: Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill Technology Education, 2005Edition: Sixth EditionDescription: xxiii, 472 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume ISBN: 007288293X (alk. paper); 9780072882933; 007288293XSubject(s): Computers | Telecommunication systems | Information technologyDDC classification: 004 LOC classification: QA76.5 | .W5332 2005Online resources: Publisher description | Table of contents | Contributor biographical information
Contents:
Ch. 1 Introduction to information technology: your digital world -- ch. 2 The Internet and the world wide web: exploring cyberspace -- ch. 3 Application software: tools for productivity and creativity -- ch. 4 System software: the power behind the power -- ch. 5 Hardware -- the CPU and storage: how to buy a mutltimedia computer system -- ch. 6 Hardware -- input and output: taking charge of computing and communications -- ch. 7 Telecommunications -- networks and communications: the "new story" in computing -- ch. 8 Files, databases, and e-commerce: digital engines for the new economy -- ch. 9 The Challenges of the digital age: society and information technology today -- ch. 10 The Promises of the digital age: society and information technology tomorrow -- ch. 11 Information systems: information management and systems development. Ch. 1. Introduction to information technology : your digital world -- Ch. 2. The Internet & the World Wide Web : exploring cyberspace -- Ch. 3. Application software : for your productivity and creativity -- Ch. 4. System software : the power behind the power -- Ch. 5. Hardware : the CPU & storage : how to buy a multimedia computer system -- Ch. 6. Hardware : input & output : taking charge of computing & communications -- Ch. 7. Networks & communications : the "New Story" in computing -- Ch. 8. Files, databases, & E-commerce : digital engines for the new economy -- Ch. 9. The challenges of the digital age : society & information technology today -- Ch. 10. The promises of the digital age : society & information technology tomorrow -- Ch. 11. Information systems : information management & systems development -- Appendix A : Software development : programming & languages -- Appendix B : More about the boot process.
Summary: Covers the fundamental computing concepts, including software, hardware, data, people, and procedures along with coverage on Security and ethics. This text centers on educating technology consumer, using themes of ethics, the Internet, and communications to demonstrate how the world of technology influences our lives and the decisions we make.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1 Introduction to information technology: your digital world --
ch. 2 The Internet and the world wide web: exploring cyberspace --
ch. 3 Application software: tools for productivity and creativity --
ch. 4 System software: the power behind the power --
ch. 5 Hardware --
the CPU and storage: how to buy a mutltimedia computer system --
ch. 6 Hardware --
input and output: taking charge of computing and communications --
ch. 7 Telecommunications --
networks and communications: the "new story" in computing --
ch. 8 Files, databases, and e-commerce: digital engines for the new economy --
ch. 9 The Challenges of the digital age: society and information technology today --
ch. 10 The Promises of the digital age: society and information technology tomorrow --
ch. 11 Information systems: information management and systems development. Ch. 1. Introduction to information technology : your digital world --
Ch. 2. The Internet & the World Wide Web : exploring cyberspace --
Ch. 3. Application software : for your productivity and creativity --
Ch. 4. System software : the power behind the power --
Ch. 5. Hardware : the CPU & storage : how to buy a multimedia computer system --
Ch. 6. Hardware : input & output : taking charge of computing & communications --
Ch. 7. Networks & communications : the "New Story" in computing --
Ch. 8. Files, databases, & E-commerce : digital engines for the new economy --
Ch. 9. The challenges of the digital age : society & information technology today --
Ch. 10. The promises of the digital age : society & information technology tomorrow --
Ch. 11. Information systems : information management & systems development --
Appendix A : Software development : programming & languages --
Appendix B : More about the boot process.

Covers the fundamental computing concepts, including software, hardware, data, people, and procedures along with coverage on Security and ethics. This text centers on educating technology consumer, using themes of ethics, the Internet, and communications to demonstrate how the world of technology influences our lives and the decisions we make.

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