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Computers Are Your Future 2006 (Complete)

by Bill Daley

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Publisher Comments:

Computers Are Your Future provides extensive technology reference without being overwhelming. Extensive images paired with a definition-driven format supply the reader with a practical approach to computers. Includes chapters and highlights on computer ethics, internet, e-commerce, system and application software, systems analysis and design. Contains an acronym finder and Concept Tips at the end of each chapter. Ideal for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive computer technology reference

Synopsis:

Now available in two versions rather than three, this introduction to computers book is one that users will engage with — maintaining the encyclopedic approach in the popular magazine style. It is refreshing, accurate, and easy to learn from-written to today's reader. The Eighth Edition moves the emphasis to connectivity and includes loads of new research to ensure that the statistics in the book are current. This edition emphasizes emerging technologies while de-emphasizing older technologies. The Complete version is chapters 10-14 of the Introductory version (with one Spotlight at the end on Emerging Technologies). Covers Careers and Certification, Programming, Databases and Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, and Enterprise Computing. For anyone wanting a basic knowledge of computers to apply to their jobs or lives.

About the Author

William Daley is a senior faculty member at the University or Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business. He holds his M.B.A. and B.S degrees from Oregon State University and is the recipient of numerous awards including, the 1999 Business Advisory Council Most Influential Faculty Member Award, the 1997 Business Advisory Council Undergraduate Teaching Award, and the 1996 Order of Omega Award as an Outstanding Professor at the University of Oregon. His recognition and continuing outstanding evaluations are a reflection of his professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Computers and You

    Spotlight 1: Ethics

Chapter 2: The Internet and the World Wide

    Spotlight 2:  E-Commerce

Chapter 3:  Wired and Wireless Communication

    Spotlight 3:  Home Networks

Chapter 4:  System

    Spotlight 4:  File Management

Chapter 5:  Application Software: Tools for Productivity

    Spotlight 5:  Microsoft Office

Chapter 6: Inside the System Unit

    Spotlight 6:  Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System

Chapter 7:  Input/Output and Storage

    Spotlight 7:  Multimedia Devices

Chapter 8:  Networks: Communicating and Sharing Resources

Chapter 9:  Privacy, Crime, and Security

Chapter 10:  Careers and Certification

Chapter 11:  Programming Languages and Program Development

Chapter 12:  Databases and Information

Chapter 13:  Systems Analysis and Design

Chapter 14:  Enterprise Computing

    Spotlight 8:  Emerging Technologies

 Acronym Finder

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Janet speck, September 13, 2006 (view all comments by Janet speck)
This book is easy to read and has alot of very good information that has help me to make a discision on my future as a computor opperator.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780131488014
Author:
Daley, Bill
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Author:
Daley, Bill A
Author:
Wood, Marion
Subject:
Information Management
Subject:
Management Information Systems
Subject:
Computers
Subject:
General Computers
Copyright:
Edition Number:
8
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20070104
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
632
Dimensions:
10.90x8.66x.82 in. 2.81 lbs.

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