Preface MODULE Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to the World of Computers Overview Computers in Your Life What is a Computer and What Does It Do? Computer Networks and the Internet Computer Systems to Fit Every Need Computers and Society Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 2 Using Your PC,Windows,and the Web Overview Starting Your Computer:The Boot Process Using the Windows Operating System Using the Internet and World Wide Web E-Mail Downloading and Installing Plug-Ins and Other Files Summary Key Terms Reiew Activities Projects The History of Computers Windows MODULE Hardware Chapter 3 The System Unit:Processing and Memory Overview Data and Program Representation Inside the System Unit How the CPU Works Making Computers Faster Now and in the Future Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 4 Storage Overview Properties of Storage Systems Mangetic Disk Systmes Optical Discs Ohter Types of Storage Systems Comparing Storage Alternatives Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 5 Input and Output Overview Input and Output Keyboards Pointing Devices Scanners and Related Devices Multimedia Input Devices Display Devices Printers Multimedia Output Devices Multifunction Devices Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects MODULE Software Chapter 6 Systems Software Overview Systems Software vs.Application Software The Operating System Common Operating Systems for Desktop PCs and Serers Other Operating Systems Myths About Operating Systems Utility Programs The Future of Operating Systems Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 7 Application Software Overview The Basics of Application Software Word Processing Concepts Spreadsheet Concepts Database Concepts Presentation Graphics Concepts Other Types of Application Software Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects MODULE Networks Chapter 8 Communications and Networks Overview The Communications Industry Communications Applications What is a Netword? How Networks Work Communications protocols Network Security lssues Network Employment Opportunities Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 9 The Internet and World Wide Web Overview Evolution of the Internet Internet Connectivity lssues Searching the Internet Beyond Browsing and E-Mail Censorship and Privacy The Future of the Internet Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Web Guide Window MODULE Internet Applications Chapter 10 Multimedia and the Web Overview What is Multimedia? Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Multimedia Multimedia Elements Multimedia Applications Multimedia and Web Site Design Multimedia and Web Site Development The Futre of Multimedia Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 11 E-Business and E-Commerce Overview What is E-Business and E-Commerce? E-Business Applications E-Commerce Business Models Types of E-Commerce Web Sites Implementing Web-Based E-Commerce Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects MODULE Systems Chapter 12 Information Systems and Systems Development Overview What is an Information System? Who Uses Information Systems? Types of Information Systems Responsibility for Systems Development The Systems Development Life Cycle(SDLC) Approaches to Systems Development Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 13 Program Development and Programming Languages Overview The Program Development Life Cycle(PDLC) Tools for Facilitating Program Development Programming Lauguages Markup,Scripting,and Other Types of Languages Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 14 Databases and Database Management Systems Overview What is a Database? Data Concepts and Characteristics Database Classifications Database Models Databases and the Web Database management Systems Personnel Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects MODULE Computers in Our Lives Chapter 15 Ethics,Computer Crime,Privacy,and Other Social Lssues Overview Ethics Computer Crime and Security Computers and Privacy Intellectual Property Rights Health,Ergonomics,and the Environment Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 16 You and Your PC Overview PC System Components Selecting a PC System Setting Up a New System System Maintenance Upgrading Learning More About PCs Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Ubiquitous Computing Window Appendix Quiz Answers Credits Glossary Index
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