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Discovering Computers 2004

by: SHELLY/CASHMAN/VERMAAT

Discovering Computers 2004

by: SHELLY/CASHMAN/VERMAAT

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9780789567024
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0789567024
Edition: Brief
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/12/2003
Publisher: Course Technology
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Discovering Computers 2004: A Gateway to Information is the perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and core computer concepts, making learning about computers interesting and easy. This best seller from the Shelly Cashman Series has been completely revised to reflect only the latest in technology, keeping your students informed on the most up-to-date computer information!

Preface

To the Student

xviii

Introduction to Computers

Objectives

(1)

A World of Computers

(2)

What is a Computer?

(1)

Data and Information

(1)

Information Processing Cycle

(1)

The Components of a Computer

(3)

Input Devices

(1)

Output Devices

(1)

System Unit

(1)

Storage Devices

(1)

Communications Devices

(1)

Why is a Computer So Powerful?

(1)

Speed

(1)

Reliability and Consistency

(1)

Accuracy

(1)

Storage

(1)

Communications

(1)

Networks and the Internet

(4)

The Internet

(3)

Computer Software

(4)

System Software

(1)

Application Software

(1)

Software Development

(1)

Categories of Computers

(1)

Personal Computers

(2)

Desktop Computers

(1)

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices

(2)

Notebook Computers

(1)

Mobile Devices

(1)

Midrange Servers

(1)

Mainframes

(1)

Supercomputers

(1)

Elements of an Information System

(1)

Examples of Computer Usage

(8)

Home User

(2)

Small Office/Home Office User

(1)

Mobile User

(1)

Large Business User

(2)

Power User

(1)

Computer Applications in Society

(5)

Education

(1)

Finance

(1)

Government

(1)

Health Care

(1)

Science

(1)

Publishing

(1)

Travel

(1)

Industry

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

Analog versus Digital: Making the Conversion

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Dell

(1)

Palm

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Bill Gates

(1)

Carly Florina

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn It Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

(1)

Special Feature

Timeline 2004: Milestones in Computer History

The Internet and World Wide Web

Objectives

(1)

The Internet

(1)

History of the Internet

(2)

Internet2

(1)

How the Internet Works

(5)

Connecting to the Internet

(1)

Access Providers

(2)

How Data Travels the Internet

(1)

Internet Addresses

(1)

The World Wide Web

(16)

Browsing the Web

(1)

Web Addresses

(1)

Navigating Web Pages

(1)

Searching for Information on the Web

(2)

Types of Web Sites

(3)

Multimedia on the Web

(7)

E-Commerce

(1)

Other Internet Services

(9)

E-Mail

(4)

FTP

(1)

Newsgroups and Message Boards

(2)

Mailing Lists

(1)

Chat Rooms

(1)

Instant Messaging

(2)

Netiquette

(1)

Web Publishing

(2)

Plan a Web Site

(1)

Analyze and Design a Web Site

(1)

Create a Web Site

(2)

Deploy a Web Site

(1)

Maintain a Web Site

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

You Are One in a Few Billion (IP Addresses)

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Yahoo!

(1)

AOL

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Tim Berners-Lee

(1)

Anita Brown

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn It Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

(1)

Special Feature

Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques

Application Software

Objectives

(1)

Application Software

(4)

The Role of System Software

(1)

Starting and Interacting with Application Software

(2)

Business Software

(14)

Word Processing Software

(1)

Developing a Document

(4)

Spreadsheet Software

(3)

Database Software

(1)

Presentation Graphics Software

(2)

Personal Information Managers

(1)

PDA Software

(1)

Software Suite

(1)

Project Management Software

(1)

Accounting Software

(1)

Graphics and Multimedia Software

(4)

Computer-Aided Design

(1)

Desktop Publishing Software (for the Professional)

(1)

Paint/Image Editing Software (for the Professional)

(1)

Video and Audio Editing Software

(1)

Multimedia Authoring Software

(1)

Web Page Authoring Software

(1)

Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

(6)

Integrated Software

(1)

Personal Finance Software

(1)

Legal Software

(1)

Tax Preparation Software

(1)

Desktop Publishing Software (for Personal Use)

(1)

Paint/Image Editing Software (for Personal Use)

(1)

Clip Art/Image Gallery

(1)

Home Design/Landscaping Software

(1)

Educational and Reference Software

(1)

Entertainment Software

(1)

Application Software for Communications

(1)

Application Software on the Web

(2)

Application Service Providers

(1)

Web-Based Training

(1)

Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

Infection and Delivery: How Computer Viruses Work

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Microsoft

(1)

Apple Computer

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Dan Bricklin

(1)

Masayoshi Son

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn It Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

The Components of the System Unit

Objectives

(1)

The System Unit

(3)

The Motherboard

(1)

Processor

(8)

The Control Unit

(1)

The Arithmetic Logic Unit

(1)

Machine Cycle

(1)

Registers

(1)

The System Clock

(1)

Comparison of Personal Computer Processors

(2)

Processor Installation and Upgrades

(2)

Heat Sinks and Heat Pipes

(1)

Coprocessors

(1)

Parallel Processing

(1)

Data Representation

(2)

Memory

(8)

RAM

(3)

Cache

(1)

ROM

(1)

Flash Memory

(1)

CMOS

(1)

Memory Access Times

(1)

Expansion Slots and Adapter Cards

(2)

PC Cards and Flash Memory Cards

(1)

Ports and Connectors

(5)

Serial Ports

(1)

Parallel Ports

(1)

USB Ports

(1)

Special-Purpose Ports

(2)

Buses

(2)

Expansion Bus

(1)

BAYS

(1)

Power Supply

(1)

Mobile Computers and Devices

(2)

Putting It All Together

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

The Genius of Memory: Transistors, Capacitors, and Electricity

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Intel

(1)

AMD

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Jack Kilby

(1)

Gordon Moore

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn It Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

Input

Objectives

(1)

What is Input?

(2)

What are Input Devices?

(1)

The Keyboard

(3)

Keyboard Connections

(1)

Keyboard Ergonomics

(1)

Pointing Devices

(1)

Mouse

(3)

Mouse Types

(1)

Using a Mouse

(2)

Other Pointing Devices

(4)

Trackball

(1)

Touchpad

(1)

Pointing Stick

(1)

Joystick and Wheel

(1)

Light Pen

(1)

Touch Screen

(1)

Stylus, Digital Pen, and Cursor

(2)

Voice Input

(2)

Audio Input

(1)

Input Devices for Mobile Users

(3)

PDAs

(2)

Tablet PCs

(1)

Smart Phones

(1)

Digital Cameras

(3)

Digital Camera Quality

(1)

Video Input

(2)

PC Video Cameras

(1)

Web Cams

(1)

Video Conferencing

(1)

Scanners and Reading Devices

(6)

Optical Scanner

(2)

Optical Readers

(1)

Bar Code Scanner

(2)

MICR Reader

(1)

Data Collection Devices

(1)

Terminals

(2)

Point-of-Sale Terminals

(1)

Automated Teller Machines

(1)

Smart Displays

(1)

Biometric Input

(2)

Putting it All Together

(1)

Input Devices for Physically Challenged Users

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

Input without Wires

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Logitech

(1)

Nokia

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Douglas Engelbart

(1)

Don Wetzel

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn it Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

(1)

Special Feature

PDA Application Software

Output

Objectives

(1)

What Is Output?

(2)

Display Devices

(1)

CRT Monitors

(5)

CRT Monitor Ergonomics

(1)

Quality of a CRT Monitor

(2)

Video Cards and CRT Monitors

(2)

Flat-Panel Displays

(4)

Flat Panel Monitors

(1)

LCD Technology

(1)

LCD Quality

(1)

Video Cards and Flat Panel Monitors

(1)

Gas Plasma Displays

(1)

Televisions and HDTV Displays

(1)

Printers

(10)

Impact Printers

(1)

Nonimpact Printers

(1)

Ink-Jet Printers

(2)

Photo Printers

(2)

Laser Printers

(1)

Thermal Printers

(1)

Portable Printers

(1)

Label and Postage Printers

(1)

Plotters and Large-Format Printers

(1)

Wireless Printing

(1)

Speakers and Headsets

(2)

Other Output Devices

(3)

Fax Machines and Fax Modems

(1)

Multifunction Peripherals

(1)

Data Projectors

(1)

Force-Feedback Joysticks and Wheels

(1)

Putting it all Together

(1)

Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

Sound Cards: Creating Music to Your Ears

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Hewlett-Packard

(1)

Real Networks

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Donna Dubinsky

(1)

Heidi Van Arnem

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn it Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

(1)

Special Feature

Digital Imaging and Video Technology

Storage

Objectives

(1)

Storage

(3)

Floppy Disks

(4)

Floppy Disk Drives

(1)

Characteristics of a Floppy Disk

(1)

Care of Floppy Disks

(1)

Zip® Disks

(1)

Hard Disks

(6)

Characteristics of a Hard Disk

(3)

External and Removable Hard Disks

(1)

Hard Disk Controllers

(1)

Maintaining Data Stored on a Hard Disk

(1)

Internet Hard Drives

(1)

CDS and DVDS

(9)

Characteristics of CDs and DVDs

(1)

Care of CDs and DVDs

(1)

CD-ROMs

(2)

Picture CDs and Photo CDs

(1)

CD-Rs and CD-RWs

(2)

DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs

(1)

DVD+RW and Other DVD Variations

(1)

TAPE

(1)

PC Cards

(1)

Miniature Mobile Storage Media

(3)

Smart Cards

(1)

Microfilm and Microfiche

(1)

Putting it all Together

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

Disk Formatting and File Systems

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Kingston

(1)

EMC

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Al Shugart

(1)

Mark Dean

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn it Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Objectives

(1)

System Software

(1)

Operating Systems

(2)

Operating System Functions

(11)

Starting a Computer

(4)

Providing a User Interface

(1)

Managing Programs

(1)

Managing Memory

(1)

Scheduling Jobs

(1)

Configuring Devices

(1)

Establishing an Internet Connection

(1)

Monitoring Performance

(1)

Providing File Management and Other Utilities

(1)

Controlling a Network

(1)

Administering Security

(1)

Operating System Utility Programs

(4)

File Manager

(1)

Image Viewer

(1)

Uninstaller

(1)

Disk Scanner

(1)

Disk Defragmenter

(1)

Diagnostic Utility

(1)

Backup Utility

(1)

Screen Saver

(1)

Types of Operating Systems

(1)

Stand-Alone Operating Systems

(5)

DOS

(1)

Windows XP

(2)

Mac OS X

(1)

OS/2 Warp Client

(1)

UNIX

(1)

Linux

(1)

Network Operating Systems

(1)

NetWare

(1)

Windows Server 2003

(1)

OS/2 Wrap Server for e-business

(1)

UNIX

(1)

Linux

(1)

Solaris

(1)

Embedded Operating Systems

(2)

Windows CE.NET

(1)

Pocket PC 2002

(1)

Palm OS

(1)

Symbian OS

(1)

Stand-Alone Utility Programs

(2)

Antivirus Programs

(1)

Personal Firewalls

(1)

File Compression

(1)

Personal Computer Maintenance

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

High-Tech Talk

(1)

Windows XP: Taking Control with the Command Prompt

(1)

Companies on the Cutting Edge

(1)

Red Hat

(1)

Network Associates

(1)

Technology Trailblazers

(1)

Linus Torvalds

(1)

Steve Jobs

(1)

Chapter Review

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Checkpoint

(3)

Learn it Online

(2)

Lab Exercises

(1)

Web Research

(1)

Special Feature

Buyer's Guide 2004: How to Purchase, Install, and Maintain a Personal Computer

APPENDIX A

(1)

Making Use of the Web

(1)

APPENDIX B

(1)

Coding Schemes and Number Systems

(1)

APPENDIX C

(1)

Computer Acronyms

(1)

Glossary Index

(24)

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