Understanding Computers: Today and TomorrowGive your students a classic, well-rounded introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its readability and breadth of topics covered, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow will ensure that students have the comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues needed to succeed in our technocentric society. This 11th Edition offers exciting new features and updates to make its content more approachable and meaningful to students. |
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... called Web pages available through the Internet . A group of Web pages belonging to one indi- vidual or company is called a Web site . Web page files are stored on computers ( called Web servers ) that are continually connected to the ...
... called Web pages available through the Internet . A group of Web pages belonging to one indi- vidual or company is called a Web site . Web page files are stored on computers ( called Web servers ) that are continually connected to the ...
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... called the disk access time and requires the following three steps : 1. Move the read / write heads to the cylinder that contains ( or will hold ) the desired data - called seek time . 2. Rotate the disks into the proper position so ...
... called the disk access time and requires the following three steps : 1. Move the read / write heads to the cylinder that contains ( or will hold ) the desired data - called seek time . 2. Rotate the disks into the proper position so ...
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... called a worksheet . Most spreadsheet programs allow multiple worksheets to be saved together in a single spreadsheet file , called a workbook . Worksheets are divided into rows and columns . The intersection of a row and a column is called ...
... called a worksheet . Most spreadsheet programs allow multiple worksheets to be saved together in a single spreadsheet file , called a workbook . Worksheets are divided into rows and columns . The intersection of a row and a column is called ...
Contents
TECHNOLOGY AND YOU Wired | 50 |
MODULE Hardware | 52 |
Input and Output 132 | 53 |
Copyright | |
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