a practical introduction to computers and communications Williams, Brian K. creator Sawyer, Stacey C. text xx New York McGraw-Hill 2011 monographic und

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xxviii, 577 p. ill.: 28 cm. This text integrates practical coverage of communications and the Internet throughout while covering the basic computer concepts surrounding the digital age, including software, hardware, data, people and procedures. This fourth edition is centered on educating the consumer and demonstrates how the changing world of technology has such a major influence on our lives and the decisions we make. Topics covered include: Introduction to information technology -- mind tools for your future; the Internet and the World Wide Web -- exploring cyberspace; software -- the power behind the power; system software -- the power behind the power; hardware -- the CPU and storage -- how to buy a multimedia computer system; hardware -- input and output -- taking charge of computing and communications; telecommunications -- networks and communications -- the "New Story" in computing; e-commerce, files and databases -- digital engines for the new economy; the challenges of the digital age -- society and information technology today; the promises of the digital age -- society and information technology tomorrow; information systems -- information management and systems development -- Appendix -- software development -- programming and languages. Brian K. Williams. English Information technology Computers Telecommunication 004 W66u 978-0-07-122139-9 251212 20260803094046.0