Peter NortonÆs® Computing Fundamentals, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of computer concepts. The text is divided into 12 units each of which are divided into two lessons. These shorter learning segments provide greater flexibility. The completely updated text includes new illustrations to reflect current technologies as well as make them easier to understand. A wider variety of operating systems are illustrated including Windows, the Macintosh, and Linux. The Interactive Browser Edition CD-ROM has been completely revised and updated to make navigation easier and to further enhance instruction, including student orientation to computers, interactive lesson labs, activities, animation, audio, and additional unit labs.
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Features:

• New text organization divides the text into 15 units further divided into two lessons each.
• Illustrations include a wider variety of operating systems, including Windows, the Macintosh, and Linux.
• Prerequisites: What You Should Know Before Using This Book describes the basic computer skills students should have in order to use the book as well as a visual tutorial for the student to master these skills.
• Self Checks provide a 2-3 short answer pop quizzes to check student comprehension of information.
• Norton Online notes direct students to the Norton Online Web site which provides links to Web sites for additional information.

Special Feature pages throughout the text include:

• Computers in Your Career provides information about computer-related careers.
• Norton Notebook articles emphasize the practical uses of technology and show how cutting-edge hardware and software are being used in a variety of professions and settings.
• Techview articles provide insight into new technology.
• Productivity Tips offer practical advice on using technology more effectively.
• What to Expect in the Future features describe future trends in technology.
• Visual Essays provide full-color examples to illustrate complex hardware and software concepts.
• End-of-lesson activities include lesson quizzes and lesson labs which are hands-on computer exercises.
• End-of-unit activities include a Visual Summary, comprehensive Unit Review including Ethical Issues, and hands-on Unit Lab exercises. The Unit Labs including You and the Computer, IBE Labs, and Internet Labs.
• Appendices include "The History of Microcomputers," "Using Web-Based Search Tools," and "Self Check Answers."
• PageOut distance learning Web site for instructors.

Unit 1 The Amazing Computer

An Overview of the Computer System
The Shapes of Computers Today

Unit 2 Interacting with Your Computer

Standard Methods of Input
Alternative Methods of Input

Unit 3 Output Devices

Monitors and Sound Systems
Devices that Output Hard Copy

Unit 4 Processing Data

Transforming Data into Information
CPUs Used in Personal Computers

Unit 5 Storing Information in a Computer

Types of Storage Devices
Measuring Drive Performance

Unit 6 The Operating System and User Interface

Operating System Basics
PC Operating Systems in Review

Unit 7 Productivity Software, Part I

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software
Spreadsheet Software

Unit 8 Productivity Software, Part II

Presentation Programs
Database Management Systems and Enterprise Software

Unit 9 Networks and Data Communications

Networking Basics
Networking at Home and Around the World

Unit 10 The Internet and Online Resources

Internet Basics
Getting Online, Working Online

Unit 11 Computer Graphics and Design

Working with Images
Graphics Software

Unit 12 The New Media

Understanding Multimedia
Creating and Distributing New Media Content