1. Introduction to Computers
Special Feature: Timeline: Milestones in Computer History
2. The Internet and World Wide Web
Special Feature: Making Use of the Web
3. Application Software
4. The Components of the System Unit
5. Input and Output
Special Feature: Digital Imaging and Video Technology
6. Storage
7. Operating Systems and Utility Programs
Special Feature: Buyer''s Guide: How to Purchase a Personal
Computer
8. Communications and Networks
9. Database Management
10. Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy
Special Feature: Digital Entertainment
11. Information System Development and Programming Languages
12. Enterprise Computing
Appendix A: Quiz Yourself Answers
Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft® Word books. Gary B. Shelly wrote and published his first computer education textbook in 1969. More than twenty million copies of Shelly Cashman Series' textbooks have been sold. Gary and a talented group of contributing authors have produced books on computer programming, computer concepts, and application software that are the leading textbooks in the computer technology market today. Gary has hosted the annual Shelly Cashman Institute, a week-long training event focusing on the latest topics in technology, for the past 34 years. Thomas J. Cashman received his education at California State University, Los Angeles. He established one of the first business data processing programs in the U.S. at Long Beach City College in California, where he taught and served as department head. In 1969, he began collaborating with now best-selling author, Gary Shelly.
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