New Perspectives on Computer Concepts

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Course Technology, Feb 1, 2004 - Computers - 288 pages
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Be engaged, excited and enlightened with the New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Tenth Edition. This book has been completely updated to provide you with the latest, most in-depth information on both computer concepts and the context in which they fit into todayas world. The Tenth Edition provides the most current information on computers, software, the Internet, and emerging issues and technologies. The New Perspectives unique approach transforms learning concepts into a more approachable, hands-on experience that appeals to anyone, from the computer novice to computer savvy learners.

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Page 122
Chapter 1 explained that an operating system is one factor that determines a
computer's platform and compatibility. The term operating system (abbreviated
OS) is defined as system software, which acts as the master controller for all
activities ...
Page 123
The operating system interacts with application software, device drivers, and
hardware to manage a computer's resources. In the context of a computer system
, the term resource refers to any component that is required to perform work.
Page 126
Are different operating systems needed for different computing tasks? One
operating system might be better suited to some computing tasks than others. To
provide clues to their strengths and weaknesses, operating systems are
informally ...

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Contents

Computer Internet Web and Email Basics
2
Computer Basics
4
Computer Hardware
9
Copyright

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About the author (2004)

June Parsons and Dan Oja purchased their first computer, an Apple II+, in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year, they opened a successful small computer retail store that also offered software instruction to children and adults. June taught at the university level for more than 20 years, has a doctorate in Educational Technology, and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. June and Dan began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. They contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. They work via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces.

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TitleNew Perspectives on Computer Concepts
New Perspectives Series
AuthorJune Jamrich Parsons
ContributorDan Oja
Edition7, illustrated
PublisherCourse Technology, 2004
ISBN0619213841, 9780619213848
Length288 pages
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