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Computers, 12/E
Larry Long
Nancy Long, Long and Long Associates

ISBN-10: 0131432354
ISBN-13: 9780131432352

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 528 pp
Published: 01/13/2004
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $104.00
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For courses in Computer Concepts and Introduction to Computers.

Providing overview coverage of computing/IT concepts and applications for introductory courses, Computers meets the needs of contemporary IT education in content, sequence, and depth of presentation. The material in this progressive edition reflects faculty consensus and student interests, spanning the world of information technology. It contains seven core chapters; plus an introduction to e-commerce, database management, IT security, and information systems. This text takes a user approach.

NEW - Emphasis on critical IT knowledge.
- Presents students with the everyday know-how needed to thrive in our information society, and offers them many time and money saving hints that can enhance their personal computing experience.

NEW - Restructured, book-opening Getting Started section—Introduces the essential information students need to get them up and running: hardware basics; GUI/operating system concepts; networking and Internet access concepts; word-processing; e-mail; Internet browser; and instant messaging software.
- Gets students up to speed and into the core material as quickly as possible, giving them the help they need to jumpstart their IT understanding.

NEW - Focus on the future—Features futuristic scenarios throughout the running text, and intriguing predictions in “Crystal Ball” sidebars.
- Prepares students to be more effective computer users, and helps them understand what to expect in 21st century IT.

NEW - “Careers” appendix—Places material relating to careers and certification in one convenient, accessible place.
- Gives instructors and students the flexibility to cover IT career options at any point in the course.

IT ethics in depth.
- Provides students with information about the ethical implications of technology in their daily lives.

“Why This Chapter/Section Is Important to You”—Introduces each chapter and section with amusing and interesting discussions.
- Makes students feel that IT is a very personal experience by relating terms and concepts to their personal and professional life.

Chapter-end review material and pedagogy—Includes aids such as Key Terms, Matching, Chapter Self-Check, IT Ethics and Issues, Focus on Personal Computing, and On-line Exercises.
- Enables students to further enhance their knowledge through repetition and practice.

Instructors Resource Center CD-ROM with TestGen and Quizmaster.

Companion Website with Internet exercises, Tech TV videos, online study guide, careers in IT, technology updates, bonus chapters, Explore IT, labs and more!

WebCT, Blackboard, CourseCompass.

OneKey course content is available for this title.

Emphasis on critical IT knowledge.
- Presents students with the everyday know-how needed to thrive in our information society, and offers them many time and money saving hints that can enhance their personal computing experience.

Restructured, book-opening Getting Started section—Introduces the essential information students need to get them up and running: hardware basics; GUI/operating system concepts; networking and Internet access concepts; word-processing; e-mail; Internet browser; and instant messaging software.
- Gets students up to speed and into the core material as quickly as possible, giving them the help they need to jumpstart their IT understanding.

Focus on the future—Features futuristic scenarios throughout the running text, and intriguing predictions in “Crystal Ball” sidebars.
- Prepares students to be more effective computer users, and helps them understand what to expect in 21st century IT.

“Careers” appendix—Places material relating to careers and certification in one convenient, accessible place.
- Gives instructors and students the flexibility to cover IT career options at any point in the course.

Getting Started.

1. Computers, Information Technology, and You.

2. Software.

3. Going Online.

4. Inside the Computer.

5. Storage and Input/Output Devices.

6. Networks and Networking.

7. IT Ethics, Crime, Privacy.

8. E-Commerce, Databases, and Security.

9. Information Systems and Emerging Technologies.

10. Information Systems Development and Programming.

Appendix. Career in an Information Society.

Answers to Self Check Questions.

Glossary.

Index.

OneKey BlackBoard, Student Access Kit, Computers Brief, 12/E
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ISBN-10: 013147300X | ISBN-13: 9780131473003

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OneKey CourseCompass, Computers Brief, 12/E
Long
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OneKey WebCT, Computers Brief, 12/E
Long
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ISBN-10: 0131432265 | ISBN-13: 9780131432260
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Companion Website - Long, 12/E
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Instructor's Resource CD, 12/E
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ISBN-10: 0131432362 | ISBN-13: 9780131432369
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Test Manager, 12/E
Long
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Companion Website - Long, 12/E
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ISBN-10: 0131432257 | ISBN-13: 9780131432253

OneKey BlackBoard, Student Access Kit, Computers Brief, 12/E
Long
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Estimated Availability : 02/01/2004
ISBN-10: 013147300X | ISBN-13: 9780131473003

OneKey WebCT, Student Access Kit, Computers Brief, 12/E
Long
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Estimated Availability : 02/01/2004
ISBN-10: 0131472984 | ISBN-13: 9780131472983

OneKey BlackBoard, Student Access Kit, Computers Brief, 12/E
Long
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Estimated Availability : 02/01/2004
ISBN-10: 013147300X | ISBN-13: 9780131473003

OneKey WebCT, Student Access Kit, Computers Brief, 12/E
Long
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Estimated Availability : 02/01/2004
ISBN-10: 0131472984 | ISBN-13: 9780131472983

Companion Website - Long, 12/E
Long
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Estimated Availability : 04/01/2004
ISBN-10: 0131432257 | ISBN-13: 9780131432253

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