Discovering Computers 2002 Concepts for a Digital World, Web Enhanced, Brief,9780789561879

Discovering Computers 2002 Concepts for a Digital World, Web Enhanced, Brief

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Pub. Date: 2001-02-22
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Summary

The Shelly Cashman Series presents a completely revised and updated edition to the best-selling Discovering Computers book to make learning about computers interesting and interactive. Discovering Computers 2002: Concepts for a Digital World is fully integrated with the World Wide Web as a means of offering additional content, unmatched currency, learning games, and more. Discovering Computers 2002 is available in three versions to provide the right depth of coverage for every class. Unparalleled online content, extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and comprehensive instructor's resources give you all the tools you need to present an outstanding concepts course.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Introduction to Computers
Objectives
2(1)
The Digital Revolution
2(2)
What Is A Computer?
4(1)
Data and Information
4(1)
Information Processing Cycle
5(1)
The Components of a Computer
5(3)
Input Devices
5(1)
Output Devices
6(1)
System Unit
6(1)
Storage Devices
6(2)
Communications Devices
8(1)
Why is a Computer so Powerful?
8(2)
Speed
8(1)
Reliability
9(1)
Accuracy
9(1)
Storage
9(1)
Communications
9(1)
Computer Software
10(6)
System Software
12(1)
Application Software
13(1)
Software Development
14(2)
Networks and the Internet
16(3)
Categories of Computers
19(1)
Personal Computers
19(4)
Desktop Computers
20(2)
Notebook Computers
22(1)
Handheld Computers
23(1)
Internet Appliances
24(1)
Mid-Range Servers
25(1)
Mainframes
26(1)
Supercomputers
26(1)
Elements of an Information System
27(1)
Examples of Computer Usage
28(8)
Home User
29(2)
Small Office/Home Office User
31(1)
Mobile User
32(1)
Large Business User
33(2)
Power User
35(1)
Computer User as a Web Publisher
36(1)
Chapter Summary
37(1)
Career Corner - Help Desk Specialist
37(1)
E-Fun E-Entertainment
38(2)
In Summary
40(2)
Key Terms
42(1)
Learn It Online
43(1)
Checkpoint
44(2)
In The Lab
46(1)
Web Work
47(1)
Special Feature
48
The Internet and World Wide Web
Objectives
2(1)
The Internet
2(1)
History of the Internet
3(1)
How the Internet Works
4(5)
Service Providers
5(1)
Connecting to the Internet
6(1)
How Data Travels the Internet
6(2)
Internet Addresses
8(1)
The World Wide Web
9(15)
Browsing the Web
9(2)
Navigating Web Pages
11(1)
Using a URL
12(2)
Searching for Information on the Web
14(2)
Types of Web Pages
16(2)
Multimedia on the Web
18(5)
Webcasting
23(1)
Electronic Commerce
24(2)
Web Publishing
26(3)
Planning the Web Site
26(1)
Analyzing and Designing the Web Site
26(2)
Creating a Web Site
28(1)
Deploying a Web Site
29(1)
Maintaining the Web Site
29(1)
Other Internet Services
29(8)
E-Mail
30(2)
FTP
32(1)
Newsgroups and Message Boards
33(1)
Mailing Lists
34(1)
Chat Rooms
35(1)
Instant Messaging
36(1)
Netiquette
37(1)
Chapter Summary
37(1)
Career Corner - Webmaster
37(1)
E-Travel
38(2)
In Summary
40(2)
Key Terms
42(1)
Learn it Online
43(1)
Checkpoint
44(2)
In the Lab
46(1)
Web Work
47(1)
Special Feature
48
Application Software
Objectives
2(1)
Application Software
2(5)
The Role of the System Software
3(1)
The Role of the User Interface
4(1)
Starting a Software Application
4(3)
Productivity Software
7(3)
Word Processing Software
8(2)
Developing a Document
10(12)
Spreadsheet Software
12(3)
Database Software
15(3)
Presentation Graphics Software
18(2)
Personal Information Managers
20(1)
Software Suite
20(1)
Project Management Software
21(1)
Accounting Software
21(1)
Graphics and Multimedia Software
22(4)
Computer-Aided Design
22(1)
Desktop Publishing Software (Professional)
23(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software (Professional)
24(1)
Video and Audio Editing Software
25(1)
Multimedia Authoring Software
25(1)
Web Page Authoring Software
25(1)
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
26(6)
Integrated Software
27(1)
Personal Finance Software
27(1)
Legal Software
28(1)
Tax Preparation Software
28(1)
Desktop Publishing (Personal)
28(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software (Personal)
29(1)
Clip Art/Image Gallery
30(1)
Home Design/Landscaping Software
30(1)
Educational/Reference/Entertainment Software
30(2)
Software for Communications
32(1)
E-Mail
32(1)
Web Browsers
32(1)
Chat Rooms
32(1)
Newsgroups
32(1)
Instant Messaging
32(1)
Groupware
33(1)
Videoconferencing
33(1)
Applications on the Web
33(3)
Web-Based Training
34(1)
Application Service Providers
35(1)
Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application
36(1)
Chapter Summary
37(1)
Career Corner - Word Processing Technician
37(1)
E-Finance
38(2)
In Summary
40(2)
Key Terms
42(1)
Learn it Online
43(1)
Checkpoint
44(2)
In The Lab
46(1)
Web Work
47
The Components of the System Unit
Objectives
2(1)
The System Unit
2(3)
The Motherboard
4(1)
Central Processing Unit
5(8)
The Control Unit
5(1)
The Arithmetic/Logic Unit
6(1)
Pipelining
7(1)
Registers
7(1)
The System Clock
8(1)
Comparison of Personal Computer Processors
9(2)
Processor Installation and Upgrades
11(1)
Heat Sinks and Heat Pipes
12(1)
Coprocessors
13(1)
Parallel Processing
13(1)
Data Representation
13(2)
Memory
15(8)
RAM
16(3)
Cache
19(1)
ROM
20(1)
Flash Memory
21(1)
CMOS
21(1)
Memory Access Times
22(1)
Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards
23(2)
PC Cards and Flash Memory Cards
24(1)
Ports
25(4)
Serial Ports
27(1)
Parallel Ports
27(1)
Universal Serial Bus Port
28(1)
Special-Purpose Ports
28(1)
Buses
29(3)
Expansion Bus
31(1)
Bays
32(1)
Power Supply
32(1)
Mobile Computers
33(2)
Putting it All Together
35(1)
Chapter Summary
35(1)
Career Corner - Software Engineer
35(1)
E-Resources
36(2)
In Summary
38(2)
Key Terms
40(1)
Learn it Online
41(1)
Checkpoint
42(2)
In The Lab
44(1)
Web Work
45
Input
Objectives
2(1)
What is Input?
2(2)
What are Input Devices?
4(1)
The Keyboard
4(3)
Keyboard Types
5(2)
Pointing Devices
7(1)
Mouse
7(3)
Mouse Types
7(1)
Using a Mouse
8(2)
Other Pointing Devices
10(4)
Trackball
10(1)
Touchpad
10(1)
Pointing Stick
11(1)
Joysticks and Wheels
11(1)
Light Pen
12(1)
Touch Screen
12(1)
Stylus
13(1)
Voice Input
14(2)
Audio Input
16(1)
Input Devices for Handheld Computers
16(2)
Digital Cameras
18(3)
Video Input
21(3)
PC Video Cameras
22(1)
Web Cams
23(1)
Videoconferencing
24(1)
Scanners and Reading Devices
24(7)
Optical Scanner
25(2)
Optical Readers
27(3)
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition Reader
30(1)
Wireless Input
31(1)
Input Devices for Physically Challenged Users
31(1)
Putting it All Together
32(1)
Career Corner - Webcasting
33(1)
E-Communities
34(2)
In Summary
36(2)
Key Terms
38(1)
Learn it Online
39(1)
Checkpoint
40(2)
In the Lab
42(1)
Web Work
43
Output
Objectives
2(1)
What is Output?
2(2)
What are Output Devices?
4(1)
Display Devices
4(8)
CRT Monitors
5(1)
LCD Monitors and Displays
5(3)
Gas Plasma Monitors
8(1)
Quality of Display Devices
8(2)
Video Cart and Monitors
10(1)
Monitor Ergonomics
11(1)
Televisions
12(1)
Printers
12(11)
Impact Printers
14(1)
Nonimpact Printers
15(1)
Ink-Jet Printers
15(1)
Laser Printers
16(3)
Thermal Printers
19(1)
Photo Printers
20(1)
Label and Postage Printers
21(1)
Portable Printers
22(1)
Plotters and Large-Format Printers
22(1)
Speakers and Headsets
23(1)
Other Output Devices
24(3)
Data Projectors
25(1)
Facsimile (Fax) Machine
25(1)
Multifunction Devices
26(1)
Terminals
27(2)
Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users
29(2)
Putting it All Together
31(1)
Chapter Summary
31(1)
Career Corner - Graphics Designer/Illustrator
31(1)
E-Government
32(2)
In Summary
34(2)
Key Terms
36(1)
Learn it Online
37(1)
Checkpoint
38(2)
In the Lab
40(1)
Web Work
41(1)
Special Feature
42
Storage
Objectives
2(1)
Memory Versus Storage
2(4)
Memory
3(1)
Storage
4(2)
Floppy Disks
6(3)
Floppy Disk Drives
6(2)
How a Floppy Disk Stores Data
8(1)
Care of Floppy Disks
9(1)
High Capacity Disks
9(1)
Hard Disks
10(7)
How a Hard Disk Works
11(2)
Hard Disk Controllers
13(1)
Removable Hard Disks
13(1)
RAID
14(1)
Maintaining Data Stored on a Disk
15(1)
Internet Hard Drives
16(1)
Compact Discs
17(3)
CD-ROMS
20(2)
CD-ROM Drive Speed
20(1)
PhotoCDs and Picture CDs
21(1)
CD-R AND CD-RW
22(2)
DVD-ROMS
24(2)
DVD Variations
25(1)
Tapes
26(1)
Enterprise Storage Systems
27(1)
PC Cards
28(1)
Miniature Mobile Storage Media
28(2)
Smart Cards
29(1)
Microfilm and Microfiche
30(1)
Putting it All Together
31(1)
Chapter Summary
31(1)
Career Corner - Computer Technician
31(1)
E-Shopping
32(2)
In Summary
34(2)
Key Terms
36(1)
Learn it Online
37(1)
Checkpoint
38(2)
In the Lab
40(1)
Web Work
41
Operating Systems and Utility Programs
Objectives
2(1)
System Software
2(1)
Operating Systems
3(1)
Operating System Functions
4(13)
Starting a Computer
4(3)
The User Interface
7(1)
Managing Programs
8(2)
Managing Memory
10(1)
Scheduling Jobs
10(1)
Configuring Devices
11(2)
Accessing the Web
13(1)
Monitoring Performance
14(1)
Providing Housekeeping Services
14(1)
Controlling a Network
15(1)
Administering Security
16(1)
Types of Operating Systems
17(1)
Stand-Alone Operating Systems
17(5)
DOS
17(1)
Windows 3.x
18(1)
Windows 95
18(1)
Windows NT Workstation
18(1)
Windows 98
18(1)
Windows 2000 Professional
18(2)
Windows Millennium Edition
20(1)
Mac OS
21(1)
OS/2 Warp
22(1)
Network Operating Systems
22(3)
NetWare
22(1)
Windows NT Server
22(1)
Windows 2000
22(1)
OS/2 Warp Server for E-business
23(1)
UNIX
23(1)
Linux
24(1)
Solaris
25(1)
Embedded Operating Systems
25(2)
Windows CE
25(1)
Pocket PC OS
26(1)
Palm OS
26(1)
Utility Programs
27(4)
File Viewer
27(1)
File Compression
28(1)
Diagnostic Utility
28(1)
Uninstaller
29(1)
Disk Scanner
29(1)
Disk Defragmenter
30(1)
Backup Utility
30(1)
Screen Saver
31(1)
Chapter Summary
31(1)
Career Corner - Network Administrator
31(1)
E-Weather E-Sports E-News
32(2)
In Summary
34(2)
Key Terms
36(1)
Learn it Online
37(1)
Checkpoint
38(2)
In the Lab
40(1)
Web Work
41(1)
Special Feature
42
Index 1(18)
Photo Credits 19

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