Introduction to Computers, 2023 Edition

Cesar Herrera, Darrell W Hajek

/ ISBN 13: 9798394468414

Editore: Independently Published, 2023

Codice articolo LU-9798394468414

Riassunto:

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.

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Titolo: Introduction to Computers, 2023 Edition
Casa editrice: Independently Published
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: New