Introduction to computers and information processing / Larry Long.
By: Long, Larry E
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BookSeries: Prentice-Hall International editions.Publisher: London : Prentice-Hall International, 1994Edition: 4th ed.Description: xxxi,462,[29] p. : ill(some col.), ports(some col.) ; 26 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0130979813.Subject(s): Microcomputers | Computer softwareDDC classification: 004 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This text bridges current technologies and their applications. A new chapter looks at interacting with computers, and addresses concepts the users need to know to interact effectively with computers. There is expanded coverage of networking, ethics, and ergonomics, and new applications of information technology and personal computing boxes demonstrate the application orientation and personal computer emphasis. It covers the most current technology and applications, placing greater emphasis on ethical issues, and updates coverages of networking.
Cover title: Introduction to computers and information processing
Includes index.
Part I: Computers today: -- The world of computers -- Computer systems - micros to supercomputers -- Interacting with computers -- Part II: Hardware -- Inside the computer -- Input/output devices --Data storage and organization -- Data communications and networking -- Part III: Software -- System software and platforms -- Programming concepts and languages -- Text and image processing software -- Data management software -- Part IV: Management information systems -- The MIS and decision support systems -- Analysis and design of business information systems -- Part V: Opportunity, responsibility and challenge -- Computers in society - today and tomorrow.