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Information Technology



Computers Are Your Future, Complete, 9/E
Bill A Daley

ISBN-10: 013242939X
ISBN-13: 9780132429399

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 632 pp
Published: 01/04/2007

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For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.

 

Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine format.

 

 

A REFERENCE TOOL FOR TODAY’S STUDENT!

 

Today’s students want a practical “what it is” and “how it works” approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of “when and why.” 

 

This edition of Computers Are Your Future was revised to match what students know today with what they need to know in order to be successful in the exciting and ever-changing world of information technology.

 

Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.

For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.

 

Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine format.

 

 FEATURES:

  • NEW - Thoroughly revised and updated coverage throughout.
    • Up-to-date textbook eliminates redundancy across chapters, and serves instructors and students with a book that is ready for the challenge of a diversified classroom–without sacrificing quality, integrity, or choice.
  • Visually stimulating Spotlight features–e.g., emerging technologies; buying and upgrading your computer system; and file management.
    • Highlights innovative thinking in each subject area with “bites” of computer content.
  • Currents boxes throughout–Includes Technology Debates and Milestones; Security Careers; Ethics; Privacy; Piracy; Communication, and Wireless Technology.
    • Examines issues in computing as well as cutting-edge computer technology to show students what is going to change the face of computing by the time they become professionals.
  • Impacts boxes–Illustrate chapter-by-chapter insights on thought-provoking cultural and societal implications of computing.
    • Stimulate class discussion or team debates on all aspects of the impact technology is having on life today.
  • Extensive end-of-chapter material.
    • Provides students with substantial review including multiple choice, matching, fill in, and short answer questions, as well as exercises and Web Research projects.

NEW - Thoroughly revised and updated coverage throughout.

  • Up-to-date textbook eliminates redundancy across chapters, and serves instructors and students with a book that is ready for the challenge of a diversified classroom—without sacrificing quality, integrity, or choice.

Chapter 1: Computers & You

    Spotlight 1: Ethics

Chapter 2: The Internet & the World Wide

    Spotlight 2:  E-Commerce

Chapter 3:  Wired & Wireless Communication

    Spotlight 3:  Home Networks

Chapter 4:  System

    Spotlight 4:  File Management

Chapter 5:  Application Software: Tools for Productivity

    Spotlight 5:  Microsoft Office

Chapter 6: Inside the System Unit

    Spotlight 6:  Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System

Chapter 7:  Input/Output and Storage

    Spotlight 7:  Multimedia Devices

Chapter 8:  Networks: Communicating and Sharing Resources

Chapter 9:  Privacy, Crime, and Security

Chapter 10:  Careers and Certification

Chapter 11:  Programming Languages and Program Development

Chapter 12:  Databases and Information

Chapter 13:  Systems Analysis and Design

Chapter 14:  Enterprise Computing

    Spotlight 8:  Emerging Technologies

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William Daley is a senior faculty member at the University or Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business. He holds his M.B.A. and B.S degrees from Oregon State University and is the recipient of numerous awards including, the 1999 Business Advisory Council Most Influential Faculty Member Award, the 1997 Business Advisory Council Undergraduate Teaching Award, and the 1996 Order of Omega Award as an Outstanding Professor at the University of Oregon. His recognition and continuing outstanding evaluations are a reflection of his professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching.

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