Description
This is an introductory text for a basic computer literacy course. Contents of the text include:
1. Introduction: History of computer development, Different classes of computers, Networks and communication, Virtual reality, Information processing cycle, Distinction between hardware and software, Social effects of computers, Hacking and malware. 2. Computer Components: CPU, Memory, Secondary storage, Input, Output and Communications devices. 3. Computer Software: System software (operating systems, utility programs), Application programs, Classes of and distribution methods for software, Ethical issues related to software. 4. The System Unit: Motherboard, CPU, Types of Memory, Secondary Storage, Data representation, Connectors and Ports. 5. Input: Keyboards, Scanners, Pointing devices (mouse, trackball, touchscreen, ...), Speech recognition. 6. Output: Monitors, Projectors, Wearables, Printers, Fonts, Audio output. 7. Storage: Hard disk drives, Optical storage, Obsolete media, Cloud storage, Data compression 8. Networks and Internet: Internet development, Internet services (WWW, e-mail, FTP, ... ), e-commerce, Internet architecture (HTML, TCP/IP, routers, servers, ... ), Social issues, Security, Net neutrality
Author: Cesar Herrera, Darrell W. Hajek
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 05/12/2023
Pages: 268
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9798394468414
ISBN10: 8394468411
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | General
1. Introduction: History of computer development, Different classes of computers, Networks and communication, Virtual reality, Information processing cycle, Distinction between hardware and software, Social effects of computers, Hacking and malware. 2. Computer Components: CPU, Memory, Secondary storage, Input, Output and Communications devices. 3. Computer Software: System software (operating systems, utility programs), Application programs, Classes of and distribution methods for software, Ethical issues related to software. 4. The System Unit: Motherboard, CPU, Types of Memory, Secondary Storage, Data representation, Connectors and Ports. 5. Input: Keyboards, Scanners, Pointing devices (mouse, trackball, touchscreen, ...), Speech recognition. 6. Output: Monitors, Projectors, Wearables, Printers, Fonts, Audio output. 7. Storage: Hard disk drives, Optical storage, Obsolete media, Cloud storage, Data compression 8. Networks and Internet: Internet development, Internet services (WWW, e-mail, FTP, ... ), e-commerce, Internet architecture (HTML, TCP/IP, routers, servers, ... ), Social issues, Security, Net neutrality
Author: Cesar Herrera, Darrell W. Hajek
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 05/12/2023
Pages: 268
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9798394468414
ISBN10: 8394468411
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | General
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