Computer Concepts

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Thomson/Course Technology, 2005 - Computers - 280 pages
Computer Concepts, Fifth Edition-Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced is your opportunity to give your students the latest information on emerging technology trends and issues. Eight new lessons have been added to this introductory text to provide the most recent updates on emerging technology, including networking and wireless connectivity, security and privacy, the Internet and email, software, and more. In addition, new Issues and Up-to-Date features provide more options for reinforcement of key topics in the book to keep your course fresh.

Contents

Defining Internet basics
14
000
20
Outsourcing and Offshoringwhat are the issues? Enhanced
39
Exploring hard disk technology
44
Examining input devices
50
Understanding expansion slots cards and ports
56
Military
62
Computer Software
71
Creating vector graphics
254
Exploring video equipment
260
36
267
Data Compression
268
End of Unit Exercises
274
TRENDS Trends in Technology Enhanced 1
3
Exploring evolving trends in Leisure technology Enhanced 16
16
Should the Internet Be Regulated? Enhanced 22
22

End of Unit Exercises
89
UNIT D
105
Understanding file locations
118
UNIT E Networks and the Internet
137
Install and use a LAN
166
oes Des End of Unit Exercises
172
Protecting systems
180
UNIT
207
35
237
UNIT
245
Certifications and Careers Enhanced 28
28
Global Positioning System GPS monitoring Enhanced 41
41
Controlling security breaches in software Enhanced 47
47
DNG an archival file format for digital images Enhanced 53
53
Index
E-17
226
E-20
128
E-24
129
E-30
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