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Computers And Technology In A Changing Society

by: Morley,Deborah

Computers And Technology In A Changing Society

by: Morley,Deborah

ISBN 13:
9780619267674
ISBN 10:
0619267674
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 12/20/2004
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

This text provides a concise introduction to computer concepts as well as covering timely societal issues that accompany their use.

Preface

iii

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Overview

(1)

Computers in Your Life

(1)

Why Learn About Computers?

(1)

How Are Computers Used Today?

(4)

At Home

(1)

In Education

(1)

In the Workplace

(1)

On the Go

(1)

What is a Computer?

(1)

Computers Then and Now

(2)

Precomputers and Early Computers (Before Approximately 1945)

(1)

First-Generation Computers (Approximately 1946--1957)

(1)

Second-Generation Computers (Approximately 1958--1963)

(1)

Third-Generation Computers (Approximately 1964--1970)

(1)

Fourth-Generation Computers (Approximately 1971--present)

(1)

Fifth-Generation Computers (Now and the Future)

(1)

Hardware

(3)

Input Devices

(1)

Processing Devices

(1)

Output Devices

(1)

Storage Devices and Storage Media

(1)

Communications Devices

(2)

Software

(3)

System Software

(1)

Application Software

(2)

Programming, Markup, and Scripting Languages

(1)

Computer Networks and the Internet

(2)

Basic Types of Computers

(1)

Mobile Devices

(1)

Personal Computers

(4)

Desktop PCs

(2)

Portable PCs

(2)

Thin Clients and Internet Appliances

(1)

Midrange Servers

(1)

Mainframe Computers

(1)

Supercomputers

(1)

Computers, Technology, and Society

(1)

Benefits of a Computer-Oriented Society

(1)

Risks of a Computer-Oriented Society

(3)

Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Self-Quiz

(1)

Discussion Question

(1)

Balancing Act---New Technology: Benefits Vs. Risks

(1)

Projects

(4)

A Closer Look at Hardware and Software

Overview

(1)

Data, Information, and Data Representation

(1)

Data vs. Information

(1)

Bits, Bytes, and Coding Systems

(1)

Bits

(1)

Bytes

(1)

Coding Systems

(1)

Input Hardware

(1)

Keyboards

(1)

Pointing Devices

(2)

The Mouse

(1)

Electronic Pens

(2)

Touch Screens and Other Pointing Devices

(1)

Scanners, Readers, and Digital Cameras

(3)

Scanners and Readers

(3)

Digital Cameras

(1)

Other Input Devices

(1)

Processing Hardware and Other Hardware Inside the System Unit

(1)

The Motherboard

(1)

The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

(1)

Memory

(1)

Output Hardware

(1)

Display Devices

(1)

Printers

(1)

Ink-Jet Printers

(1)

Laser Printers

(1)

Special Purpose Printers

(1)

Other Output Devices

(2)

Storage Hardware

(1)

Storage System Characteristics

(1)

Storage Devices and Storage Media

(1)

Magnetic Disks and Optical Discs

(1)

Floppy Disks

(1)

CDs and DVDs

(2)

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

(1)

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

(1)

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

(1)

Flash Memory Media

(1)

Other Removable Media

(1)

High-Capacity Removable Disks

(1)

Smart Cards

(1)

Hard Drives

(1)

Remote Storage Systems

(1)

Choosing Among Storage Alternatives

(1)

Communications Hardware

(1)

Software Basics

(1)

Starting a Computer: The Boot Process

(1)

The User Interface

(1)

Starting a Program

(1)

What Are Files and Folders?

(1)

Common Software Commands

(3)

Summary

(2)

Key Terms

(1)

Self-Quiz

(1)

Discussion Question

(1)

Balancing Act---Open Source Software: Will it Promote or Hinder Software Development?

(1)

Projects

(4)

A Quick Tour of Cyberspace

Overview

(1)

What are the Internet and the World Wide Web?

(1)

The Internet

(1)

The World Wide Web

(1)

Internet Addresses

(2)

IP Addresses and Domain Names

(1)

Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)

(1)

E-Mail Addresses

(1)

Pronouncing Internet Addresses

(1)

Accessing and Using the Internet and the World Wide Web

(1)

Types of Internet Connections

(4)

Dial-Up Connections

(1)

Direct Connections

(3)

Selecting an ISP and Setting Up Your PC

(1)

Selecting an ISP

(1)

Setting Up Your System

(1)

Surfing the Web

(3)

Using URLs and Hyperlinks

(1)

Using Favorites and the History List

(1)

Searching the Web

(1)

Using E-Mail and Other Types of Online Communications

(5)

Sending E-Mail

(1)

Retrieving E-Mail

(1)

Managing E-Mail

(1)

Web-Based E-Mail

(1)

Discussion Groups, Chat, Instant Messaging, and More

(1)

Beyond Browsing and E-Mail

(1)

Online Shopping and Other Types of Online Financial Transactions

(4)

Online Shopping

(2)

Online Auctions

(2)

Online Banking

(1)

Online Investing

(1)

Online Entertainment

(2)

Online Music

(1)

Online TV and Videos

100

(1)

Online Gaming

101

(1)

Online Education

101

(3)

Web-Based Training and Distance Learning

102

(1)

Online Testing

103

(1)

Online Writing

103

(1)

Societal Implications of Cyberspace

104

(1)

Security

104

(1)

Privacy

105

(1)

Differences in Online Communications

105

(1)

The Anonymity Factor

106

(1)

Information Integrity

107

(3)

Summary

110

(2)

Key Terms

112

(1)

Self-Quiz

113

(1)

Discussion Question

113

(1)

Balancing Act---Real Self Vs. Virtual Self

114

(1)

Projects

115

(4)

Computers and Security

Overview

119

(1)

Why Be Concerned About Computer Security?

120

(1)

Unauthorized Access and Use, and Computer Sabotage

120

(1)

Hacking

121

(1)

Interception of Communications

122

(1)

Computer Sabotage

122

(5)

Computer Viruses and Other Types of Malware

122

(3)

Denial of Service Attacks

125

(1)

Data or Program Alteration

126

(1)

Protecting Against Unauthorized Access and Use, and Computer Sabotage

127

(8)

Possessed Knowledge Access Systems

127

(1)

Possessed Object Access Systems

128

(1)

Biometric Access Systems

128

(1)

Firewalls and Antivirus Software

129

(2)

E-Mail and File Encryption

131

(3)

Secure Web Servers

134

(1)

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

134

(1)

Wi-Fi Security

134

(1)

Online Theft, Fraud, and Other Dot Cons

135

(1)

Theft of Data, Information, and Other Resources

135

(1)

Identity Theft

135

(1)

Online Auction Fraud

136

(1)

Internet Scams, Spoofing, and Phishing

137

(1)

Protecting Against Online Theft, Fraud, and Other Dot Cons

138

(4)

Protecting Against Identity Theft

138

(1)

Protecting Against Online Auction Fraud and Other Dot Cons

139

(1)

Using Digital Signatures and Digital Certificates

140

(2)

Hardware Theft, Damage, and System Failure

142

(1)

Hardware Theft

142

(1)

Hardware Damage

142

(1)

System Failure and Other Disasters

142

(1)

Protecting Against Hardware Theft, Damage, and System Failure

142

(4)

Door and Computer Equipment Locks

142

(1)

Proper Hardware Care

143

(1)

Backups and Disaster Preparedness

144

(2)

Software Piracy and Digital Counterfeiting

146

(1)

Software Piracy

146

(1)

Digital Counterfeiting

146

(1)

Protecting Against Software Piracy and Digital Counterfeiting

147

(1)

Education, Holograms, and Other Antipiracy Tools

147

(1)

Digital Counterfeiting Preventions

147

(1)

Personal Safety Issues

148

(1)

Cyberstalking

148

(1)

Online Pornography

149

(1)

Protecting Against Cyberstalking and Other Personal Safety Concerns

149

(1)

Safety Tips for Adults

149

(1)

Safety Tips for Children

150

(1)

Computer Security Legislation

150

(4)

Summary

154

(2)

Key Terms

156

(1)

Self-Quiz

157

(1)

Discussion Question

157

(1)

Balancing Act---Security Vs. Personal Freedom

158

(1)

Projects

159

(4)

Computers and Privacy

Overview

163

(1)

Why Be Concerned About Privacy?

164

(1)

Web-Browsing and E-Mail Privacy

164

(1)

164

(4)

Web Bugs and Spyware

168

(1)

Web Bugs

168

(1)

Spyware

168

(1)

E-Mail Privacy

169

(1)

Protecting Web-Browsing and E-Mail Privacy

170

(3)

Cookie, Spyware, and Web Bug Control

170

(2)

Anonymous Web Browsing

172

(1)

E-Mail Privacy Protection

172

(1)

Databases, Electronic Profiling, Spam, and Other Marketing Activities

173

(1)

Databases and Electronic Profiling

173

(1)

Spam and Other Marketing Activities

174

(2)

Protecting the Privacy of Personal Information

176

(5)

Safeguard Your E-Mail Address

176

(1)

Be Cautious of Revealing Personal Information

177

(1)

Use Filters

178

(2)

Opt Out

180

(1)

Properly Dispose of Hardware

181

(1)

Electronic Surveillance and Monitoring

181

(1)

Computer Monitoring Software

181

(3)

Video Surveillance

184

(2)

Employee Monitoring

186

(1)

Presence Technology

187

(1)

Protecting Personal and Workplace Privacy

188

(1)

The Employer's Responsibilities

189

(1)

The Employee's Responsibilities

189

(1)

Privacy Legislation

189

(5)

Summary

194

(2)

Key Terms

196

(1)

Self-Quiz

197

(1)

Discussion Question

197

(1)

Balancing Act---Personal Privacy Vs. The Government's Right to Know

198

(1)

Projects

199

(4)

Ethics and Intellectual Property Rights

Overview

203

(1)

What are Intellectual Property Rights?

204

(1)

Copyrights

204

(2)

Trademarks

206

(1)

Patents

207

(1)

What are Ethics?

207

(1)

Ethical Use of Copyrighted Material

208

(1)

Software

208

(3)

Commercial Software

209

(1)

Shareware

210

(1)

Freeware

210

(1)

Public Domain Software

210

(1)

Books and Web-Based Articles

211

(1)

Music

212

(1)

Movies

212

(2)

Ethical Use of Resources and Information

214

(1)

School or Company Resources

214

(1)

Employee and Customer Information

215

(1)

Cheating and Falsifying Information

216

(1)

Computer Hoaxes and Digital Manipulation

217

(1)

Computer Hoaxes

217

(1)

Digital Manipulation

218

(1)

Ethical Business Practices and Decision Making

219

(1)

Ethically Questionable Products or Services

219

(1)

Vaporware

220

(1)

Fraudulent Reporting and Other Scandalous Activities

220

(1)

Workplace Monitoring

221

(1)

Cultural Considerations

221

(1)

Related Legislation

222

(4)

Summary

226

(2)

Key Terms

228

(1)

Self-Quiz

229

(1)

Discussion Question

229

(1)

Balancing Act---Government Protection Vs. Government Censorship

230

(1)

Projects

231

(4)

Health, Access, and the Environment

Overview

235

(1)

Staying Healthy at Home and on the Job

236

(1)

Physical Health

236

(4)

What Is Ergonomics?

236

(1)

Workspace Design

236

(3)

Ergonomic Hardware

239

(1)

Good User Habits and Precautions

239

(1)

Emotional Health

240

(5)

Stress of Ever-Changing Technology

241

(1)

Impact of Our 24/7 Society

241

(1)

Information Overload

242

(1)

Burnout

242

(1)

Computer and Internet Addiction

243

(2)

Is There Equal Access to Technology?

245

(1)

The Digital Divide

245

(3)

The U.S. Digital Divide

245

(2)

The Global Digital Divide

247

(1)

Assistive Technology

248

(3)

Assistive Input Devices

248

(1)

Assistive Output Devices

249

(1)

Impact on Web Page Design

250

(1)

Environmental Concerns

251

(1)

Green Computing

252

(2)

Recycling and Disposal of Computing Equipment

254

(4)

Summary

258

(2)

Key Terms

260

(1)

Self-Quiz

261

(1)

Discussion Question

261

(1)

Balancing Act---Internet Access: Luxury or Necessity?

262

(1)

Projects

263

(4)

Emerging Technologies

Overview

267

(1)

The PC of the Future

268

(1)

Emerging Hardware

268

(4)

Emerging Input Devices

268

(1)

Emerging Processing Technologies

269

(1)

Emerging Output Devices

269

(1)

Emerging Storage Devices

270

(1)

Greener Hardware

271

(1)

Nanotechnology

272

(1)

Quantum and Optical Computers

272

(1)

Quantum Computing

273

(1)

Optical Computing

273

(1)

Emerging Internet and Networking Technologies

273

(1)

Improvements to the Internet Infrastructure

274

(1)

Wireless Networking Improvements

274

(1)

Broadband over Power Lines (BPL)

274

(1)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

275

(1)

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

275

(1)

AI Applications

276

(3)

Intelligent Agents

276

(1)

Expert Systems

277

(1)

Neural Networks

277

(1)

Robotics

277

(2)

Virtual Reality (VR)

279

(1)

What Is Virtual Reality?

279

(1)

VR Applications

279

(1)

Technological Advances in Medicine

280

(1)

Bionics, Electronic Monitoring, and Electronic Implants

280

(1)

Robot-Assisted Surgery and Telemedicine

281

(2)

Technological Advances in the Military

283

(1)

Improvements in Military Equipment

283

(1)

Improved Surveillance Tools

284

(1)

Societal Implications of Emerging Technology

285

(3)

Summary

288

(2)

Key Terms

290

(1)

Self-Quiz

291

(1)

Discussion Question

291

(1)

Balancing Act---Ubiquitous Computing Vs. Big Brother

292

(1)

Projects

293

(4)

Answers to Self-Quiz

297

(1)

Credits

298

(2)

Glossary/Index

300

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