New Perspectives on Computer ConceptsThe innovative approach, from the New Perspectives On Computer Concepts Series, provides your students with an exceptionally effective introduction to computers. Blending practice and concepts with integrated computerized Labs, each chapter focuses on what beginners really need to know. How do I install software? What are data files? How do I perform common file operations? The computerized Labs combine animations, simulations and interactive tutorials to bring the concepts to life... |
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... chapter , the Chapter Preview asks questions rather than states traditional objectives ; this encourages students to take an active , inquisitive approach to learning . At the end of each chap- ter , the Chapter Review helps students ...
... chapter , the Chapter Preview asks questions rather than states traditional objectives ; this encourages students to take an active , inquisitive approach to learning . At the end of each chap- ter , the Chapter Review helps students ...
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... CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER FIVE USING COMPUTERS : DATA COMMUNICATIONS ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS Transmitting and Receiving Information Computers : Mind Tools Encoding Information The Basics of Computer Hardware Data Compression Interacting with the ...
... CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER FIVE USING COMPUTERS : DATA COMMUNICATIONS ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS Transmitting and Receiving Information Computers : Mind Tools Encoding Information The Basics of Computer Hardware Data Compression Interacting with the ...
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... CHAPTER TWO : Opener , photo by Johnathan Barber , courtesy of Special - Interest Autos magazine , NP 34 ; Figure 2-2 , Chris Woodrow , NP 37 ; Figure 2-5 , OS / 2 , courtesy of ... CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO SOFTWARE PHOTOGRAPHY / ILLUSTRATION.
... CHAPTER TWO : Opener , photo by Johnathan Barber , courtesy of Special - Interest Autos magazine , NP 34 ; Figure 2-2 , Chris Woodrow , NP 37 ; Figure 2-5 , OS / 2 , courtesy of ... CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO SOFTWARE PHOTOGRAPHY / ILLUSTRATION.
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32 bits Apple Macintosh application software binary number bitmap graphics boot process bytes cable cache CD-ROM chapter clusters color column command compression computer system connect contains copy create data file database decimal display document EBCDIC eight bits electronic encoded erase example file server filename floppy disk format graphical user interface hard disk drive hardware images install instructions Internet keyboard lanterns letter license Macintosh main board megabytes memory menu microcomputer microprocessor Microsoft Windows modem mouse multimedia number system operating system option package parallel port parity bit password perform peripheral devices pixels printer processor program files protocol provides read-write head represent requires screen sectors serial port shown in Figure sound spreadsheet storage device stored tape tion transmission transmit tutorial typically user interface vector graphics virus word processing workstation