TY  - BOOK
AU  - Beekman,George
AU  - Quinn,Michael J.
TI  - Tomorrow's technology and you with practical research: Planning and design
SN  - 0555045242
AV  - QA76 .C5628 2008
U1  - 004.25 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - New York
PB  - Custom Publishing
KW  - Computer science
KW  - Information technology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contents
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Preface
PART 1 Approaching Computers
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1 Computer Currents and Internet Waves 34
Chapter 2 Hardware Basics: Inside the Box 70
Chapter 3 Hardware Basics: Peripherals 100
Chapter 4 Software Basics: The Ghost in the Machine 138
PART 2 Using Computers
ESSENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Chapter 5 Basic Productivity Applications 176
Chapter 6 Graphics, Digital Media, and Multimedia 220
Chapter 7 Database Applications and Privacy Implications 264
PART 3 Exploring with Computers
NETWORKING AND THE INTERNET
Chapter 8 Networking and Telecommunication 302
Chapter 9 Inside the Internet and the World Wide Web 340
PART 4 Living with Computers
ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS
Chapter 10 Computer Security and Risks 384
Chapter 11 Computers at Work, School, and Home 424
PART 5 Managing Computers
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT WORK
Chapter 12 Information Systems In Business 466
Chapter 13 Electronic Commerce and E-Business 506
PART 6 Mastering Computers
FROM ALGORITHMS TO INTELLIGENCE
Chapter 14 Systems Design and Development 540
Chapter 15 Is Artificial Intelligence Real? 582
Appendix A Basics 600
Appendix B ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 615
Glossary 621
Credits 638
Index 641
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