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Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Introductory, Tenth Edition

by: Morley, Deborah; Parker, Charles S.

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Introductory, Tenth Edition

by: Morley, Deborah; Parker, Charles S.

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9780619243654
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0619243651
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 03/16/2004
Publisher: Course Technology
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Summary

This introduction to computers is known for its readability and the depth of topics covered.

Preface

MODULE Introduction

(84)

Introduction to the World of Computers

(36)

Overview

(1)

Computers in Your Life

(5)

Why Learn About Computers?

(1)

Computers in the Home

(1)

Computers in Education

(1)

Computers in the Workplace

(1)

Computers on the Go

(1)

What Is a Computer and What Does It Do?

(8)

Computers Then and Now

(2)

Hardware

(2)

Software

(2)

Data and Information

(1)

Computer Users and Professionals

(1)

Computer Networks and the Internet

(2)

The Internet

(1)

Accessing a Network

(1)

Computers to Fit Every Need

(9)

Mobile Devices

(1)

Personal Computers

(7)

Midrange Servers

(1)

Mainframe Computers

(1)

Supercomputers

(1)

Computers and Society

(2)

The Information Age and the New Information Revolution

(1)

Benefits of a Computer-Oriented Society

(1)

Risks of a Computer-Oriented Society

(1)

Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Review Activities

(2)

Projects

(4)

Trend Wearable PCs

(12)

How It Works Setting Up a New PC

(1)

Inside the Industry PC Modding

(2)

Campus Close-Up Wired Med Students

(15)

Using Your PC, Windows, and the Web

(46)

Overview

(1)

Starting Your Computer: The Boot Process

(1)

Using the Windows Operating System

(10)

The Windows Interface

(6)

Opening Windows and Starting Programs

(1)

Manipulating Windows

(3)

Shutting Down the Computer

(1)

Using the Internet and World Wide Web

(14)

What are the Internet and World Wide Web?

(1)

What Is a Browser?

(1)

Accessing the Internet

(2)

Internet Addresses

(4)

Surfing the Web

(4)

Using Bookmarks and the History List

(1)

Searching the Web

(2)

E-Mail and Other Types of Online Communications

(7)

Sending E-Mail

(1)

Receiving E-Mail

(1)

Managing E-Mail

(2)

Discussion Groups, Chat, Instant Messaging, and More

(1)

Netiquette

(1)

Societal Implications of Cyberspace

(4)

Security

(1)

Privacy

(1)

Differences in Online Communications

(1)

The Anonymity Factor

(2)

Information Integrity

(1)

Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Review Activities

(2)

Projects

(4)

Trend E-Mail Hoaxes

(10)

How It Works Video E-Mail

(7)

Inside the Industry Emoticons and Acronyms: Expressing Yourself Online

(11)

MODULE Hardware

(134)

The System Unit: Processing and Memory

(46)

Overview

(1)

Data and Program Representation

(7)

Digital Data Representation

(1)

Representing Numerical Data: The Binary Numbering System

(1)

Coding Systems for Text-Based Data

(2)

Coding Systems for Other Types of Data

(3)

Representing Programs: Machine Language

(1)

Inside the System Unit

(16)

The Motherboard

(1)

CPU

(4)

Memory

100

(4)

Buses

104

(2)

Expansion Slots and Cards

106

(2)

Ports

108

(3)

How the CPU Works

111

(4)

Typical CPU Components

112

(1)

The System Clock and the Machine Cycle

113

(2)

Making Computers Faster Now and in the Future

115

(9)

Speeding Up Your System Today

115

(3)

Strategies for Making Faster Computers

118

(4)

Future Trends

122

(2)

Summary

124

(2)

Key Terms

126

(1)

Review Activities

127

(2)

Projects

129

(4)

How It Works MP3 Compression

(5)

Trend Unusual Uses for Computer Chips: Smart Bullets, Smart Tennis Shoes, and High-Tech Pets

(2)

Inside the Industry Non-Volatile Memory

101

(32)

Storage

133

(40)

Overview

134

(1)

Properties of Storage Systems

134

(3)

Storage Devices and Media

134

(1)

Non-Volatility

135

(1)

Removable vs. Fixed Media

135

(1)

Random vs. Sequential Access

135

(1)

Logical vs. Physical Representation

136

(1)

Magnetic Disk Systems

137

(13)

Floppy Disks and Drives

138

(2)

High-Capacity Removable Magnetic Disks and Drives

140

(1)

Hard Disk Drives

140

(10)

Optical Disc Systems

150

(4)

Read-Only Discs: CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs

152

(1)

Recordable Discs: CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R Discs

153

(1)

Rewritable Discs: CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, and Blue Laser Discs

154

(1)

Other Types of Storage Systems

154

(8)

Magneto-Optical Discs

154

(1)

Flash Memory Media

155

(3)

Magnetic Tape Systems

158

(1)

Remote Storage Systems

159

(1)

Smart Cards

159

(2)

Holographic Storage

161

(1)

Comparing Storage Alternatives

162

(2)

Summary

164

(2)

Key Terms

166

(1)

Review Activities

167

(2)

Projects

169

(4)

Inside the Industry Data Recovery Experts

144

(7)

How It Works Business Card CDs

151

(4)

Trend Digital Copy Protection

155

(7)

Campus Close-Up Penn State ID+ Smart Cards

162

(11)

Input and Output

173

(46)

Overview

174

(1)

Input and Output

174

(1)

Keyboards

174

(2)

Pointing Devices

176

(5)

Mice

176

(1)

Electronic Pens

177

(3)

Touch Screens

180

(1)

Other Pointing Devices

181

(1)

Scanners and Related Devices

181

(8)

Scanners

183

(2)

Optical Mark Readers (OMRs)

185

(1)

Bar-Code Readers

185

(2)

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Devices

187

(1)

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) Readers

187

(2)

Biometric Input Devices

189

(2)

Multimedia Input Devices

191

(4)

Digital Cameras

191

(2)

Audio Input Devices

193

(2)

Display Devices

195

(5)

Display Device Characteristics

195

(2)

CRT Monitors

197

(1)

Flat-Panel Displays

197

(1)

Smart Displays

198

(1)

HDTV Monitors

198

(1)

Data and Multimedia Projectors

199

(1)

Emerging Display Technologies and Applications

199

(1)

Printers

200

(8)

Printer Characteristics

200

(4)

Laser Printers

204

(1)

Ink-Jet Printers

205

(1)

Special-Purpose Printers

206

(2)

Fax Machines and Multifunction Devices

208

(1)

Multimedia Output Devices

208

(2)

Speakers

208

(1)

Voice-Output Systems

209

(1)

Summary

210

(2)

Key Terms

212

(1)

Review Activities

213

(2)

Projects

215

(4)

Inside the Industry RFID: The Smart Bar Code

188

(2)

How It Works Face Recognition

190

(11)

Campus Close-Up Smart Classrooms

201

(1)

Trend Electronic Paper

202

(17)

MODULE Software

219

(90)

Systems Software: Operating Systems and Utilities

221

(40)

Overview

222

(1)

System Software vs. Application Software

222

(1)

The Operating System

223

(9)

Functions of an Operating System

224

(3)

Processing Techniques for Increased Efficiency

227

(3)

Differences Among Operating Systems

230

(2)

Operating Systems for Desktop PCs and Servers

232

(8)

DOS

233

(1)

Windows

234

(3)

Mac OS

237

(1)

UNIX

237

(1)

Linux

238

(1)

NetWare

239

(1)

OS/2 and OS/2 Warp

240

(1)

Solaris

240

(1)

Operating Systems for Handheld PCs and Mobile Devices

240

(2)

Embedded and Mobile Versions of Windows

240

(2)

Palm OS

242

(1)

Symbian OS

242

(1)

Operating Systems for Larger Computers

242

(9)

Utility Programs

243

(1)

File Management Programs

243

(3)

Antivirus Programs

246

(1)

Diagnostic and Disk Management Programs

246

(1)

Uninstall Utilities

247

(1)

File Compression Programs

248

(1)

Backup and Recovery Utilities

248

(2)

Encryption Programs

250

(1)

Network and Internet Utilities

250

(1)

The Future of Operating Systems

251

(1)

Summary

252

(2)

Key Terms

254

(1)

Review Activities

255

(2)

Projects

257

(4)

Inside the Industry Linux Desktops: The Wave of the Future?

239

(2)

Trend Smart Cars

241

(4)

How It Works Downloading and Installing Programs

245

(16)

Application Software

261

(48)

Overview

262

(1)

The Basics of Application Software

262

(9)

Types of Application Software

262

(1)

Ownership Rights and Delivery Methods

263

(3)

Software Suites

266

(2)

Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

268

(1)

Desktop vs. Handheld PC Software

269

(1)

Getting Help

270

(1)

Word Processing Concepts

271

(5)

What Is Word Processing?

271

(1)

Creating and Editing a Word Processing Document

272

(1)

Formatting a Document

273

(2)

Graphics, Tables, and Templates

275

(1)

Word Processing and the Web

275

(1)

Spreadsheet Concepts

276

(5)

What Is a Spreadsheet?

276

(1)

Creating and Editing a Worksheet

276

(3)

Formatting a Worksheet

279

(1)

Charts and What-If Analysis

280

(1)

Spreadsheets and the Web

281

(1)

Database Concepts

281

(4)

What Is a Database?

281

(1)

Creating a Database

282

(1)

Modifying a Database

283

(1)

Queries and Reports

284

(1)

Databases and the Web

285

(1)

Presentation Graphics Concepts

285

(3)

What Is a Presentation Graphic?

285

(1)

Creating a Presentation

286

(1)

Enhancing and Finishing a Presentation

287

(1)

Presentation Graphics and the Web

288

(1)

Graphics and Multimedia Concepts

288

(9)

Multimedia Applications

289

(2)

Types of Graphics and Multimedia Software

291

(5)

Graphics, Multimedia, and the Web

296

(1)

Other Types of Application Software

297

(3)

Desktop and Personal Publishing Software

297

(1)

Accounting and Personal Finance Software

298

(1)

Educational, Entertainment, and Reference Software

298

(1)

CAD and Other Types of Design Software

298

(1)

Project Management Software

298

(2)

Summary

300

(2)

Key Terms

302

(1)

Review Activities

303

(2)

Projects

305

(4)

Inside the Industry Jellyvision's Interactive Conversation Interface (iCi)

291

(4)

How It Works Creating a Custom Music CD

295

(4)

Trend Spyware

299

(10)

MODULE Networks and the Internet

309

Computer Networks

311

(52)

Overview

312

(1)

Networking and Communications Applications

312

(5)

Wireless Phones

313

(1)

Paging and Messaging

313

(1)

Global Positioning Systems (GPSs)

314

(1)

Satellite Radio

314

(1)

Online Conferencing

314

(1)

Collaborative Computing

315

(1)

Telecommuting

316

(1)

Telemedicine

316

(1)

What is a Network and How Does it Transmit Data?

317

(10)

Data Transmission Characteristics

317

(3)

Wired vs. Wireless Connections

320

(1)

Wired Network Transmission Media

320

(2)

Wireless Network Transmission Media

322

(5)

Types of Networks

327

(4)

Network Topologies

327

(1)

Network Architectures

328

(1)

LANs, WANs, and Other Types of Networks

329

(2)

Networking Hardware

331

(5)

Network Adapters

331

(1)

Modems

332

(2)

Hubs, Switches, and Other Networking Hardware

334

(2)

Communications Protocols

336

(8)

Ethernet

336

(1)

Token Ring

337

(1)

TCP/IP

337

(1)

802.11 (Wi-Fi)

338

(3)

Bluetooth

341

(1)

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)

342

(1)

Other Networking Protocols

342

(2)

Network Security Issues

344

(10)

Unauthorized Access and Use

344

(5)

Computer Sabotage

349

(5)

Summary

354

(2)

Key Terms

356

(1)

Review Activities

357

(2)

Projects

359

(4)

Inside the Industry Presence Technology

326

(14)

How It Works Setting Up a Home Network

340

(9)

Trend Personal Biometrics: Finger Payment Systems

349

(14)

The Internet and World Wide Web

363

Overview

364

(1)

Evolution of the Internet

364

(7)

From Arpanet to Internet2

365

(2)

The Internet Community Today

367

(3)

Myths About the Internet

370

(1)

Getting Set Up to Use the Internet

371

(8)

Type of Device

371

(1)

Type of Connection and Internet Access

372

(5)

Selecting an ISP and Setting Up Your PC

377

(2)

Searching the Internet

379

(6)

Search Sites

379

(2)

Search Strategies

381

(3)

Evaluating Search Results

384

(1)

Citing Internet Resources

385

(1)

Beyond Browsing and E-Mail

385

(16)

Online Financial Transactions

385

(3)

Online Entertainment

388

(8)

Online News and Research

396

(1)

Online Education

397

(4)

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

401

(1)

Censorship and Privacy Issues

401

(6)

Censorship

402

(1)

Web Browsing Privacy

402

(5)

E-Mail Privacy

407

(1)

The Future of the Internet

407

(1)

Summary

408

(2)

Key Terms

410

(1)

Review Activities

411

(2)

Projects

413

Trend Aircraft-Based Internet: Broadband of the Future?

375

(16)

Inside the Industry The Napster Controversy

391

(3)

How It Works Video-on-Demand

394

References and Resources Guide

(1)

Computer History Timeline

(5)

A Look at Numbering Systems

(4)

The Decimal and Binary Numbering System

(1)

The Hexadecimal Numbering System

(1)

Converting Between Numbering Systems

(1)

Computer Arithmetic

(1)

Using a Scientific Calculator

(1)

Coding Charts

(2)

ASCII and EBCDIC

(1)

Unicode

(1)

CPU Characteristics

(1)

Guide to Buying a PC

(5)

Analyzing Needs

(1)

Listing Alternatives

(2)

System Troubleshooting and Upgrading

(2)

Web Guide

(4)

Web Searching Tips: A Closer Look at Google

(2)

Google Search Options

(1)

Google Advanced Search

(1)

Other Google Tools

(1)

Answers to Self-Quiz

Credits

(1)

Glossary/Index

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