Discovering Computers 2004: A Gateway to Information Web Enhanced: Complete

The most cutting-edge comprehensive computer concepts book is here! The Shelly Cashman Series introduces you to the latest edition of their best seller, Discovering Computers 2004: A Gateway to Information. This is not your average book update, its a total revision! Completely updated internal design and layout, major content changes and additions, new features, more student assessment, superior student Web site, and unparalleled teaching resources - making this book the best choice for your computer concepts class!

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers
  Timeline 2004: Milestones in Computer History
• Chapter 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web
  Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques
• Chapter 3: Application Software
• Chapter 4: The Components of the System Unit
• Chapter 5: Input
  PDA Application Software
• Chapter 6: Output
  Digital Imaging and Video Technology
• Chapter 7: Storage
• Chapter 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs
  Buyers Guide 2004: How to Purchase, Install, and Maintain a Personal Computer
• Chapter 9: Communications and Networks
  A World Without Wires
• Chapter 10: Database Management
  E-Commerce 2004: A Revolution in Merchandising
• Chapter 11: Computers and Society, Security, Privacy, and Ethics
• Chapter 12: Information System Development
• Chapter 13: Programming Languages and Program Development
• Chapter 14: Enterprise Computing
• Chapter 15: Computer Careers and Certification
  Trends 2004: A Look to the Future
  
• Appendices:
• Appendix A: Making Use of the Web
• Appendix B: Coding Schemes and Number Systems
• Appendix C: Computer Acronyms