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COMPUTI
NG
ESSENTIALS
2012
MAKING IT
WORK F
OR
YOU
TIMOTH
Y J.O
’LEARY
& LINDA I.
O’LEARY
FEATURE SUMMARY• APPROACH: Concise, streamlined approach to
fundamental computing issues.
• THEME of RELEVANCE: Highlights the relevance of current, essential topics for better student understanding.
• REMEMBER the "E-BOXs"! Environment, Ethics, and Exploration boxes for enhanced student learning.
• STUDENT RELEVANCE: "Careers in IT" section at the end of each chapter provide information on a variety of positions in the IT industry.
• CURRENT INFORMATION AND FUTURE DIRECTION: "A Look to the Future" section at the end of each chapter to engage students with emerging technologies.
THE O’LEARY WEB SITE
www.computing-2012.com
PREFACE
…………………………………………………………Times are changing, technology is changing, and this
text ischanging too. As students of today, you are different
from thoseof yesterday. You put much effort toward the things
that interestyou and the things that are relevant to
you…………………………………………………………………….
TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Information Technology, the Internet, and You
2. The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
3. Basic Application Software
4. Specialized Application Software
5. System Software
6. The System Unit
7. Input and Output
8. Secondary Storage
9. Communications and Networks
10. Privacy, Security, and Ethics
11. Your Future and Information Technology
SAMPLE CHAPTER
Chapter 1
Information Technology, the Internet, and You
CHAPTER 5
System SoftwareSample Content : Mobile
Phone Operating Systems
CHAPTER 6 : SAMPLE CONTENT For microcomputers, there are
six basic types :
CHAPTER 6 : SAMPLE CONTENT
CHAPTER 10Privacy, Security, and EthicsSample Content : PeopleEffective implementation of computer
technology involves maximizing its positive effects while minimizing its negative effects. The most significant concerns are
• Privacy• Accuracy• Property• Access
CHAPTER 11
Your Future and Information Technology
Sample Content : How You Can Be a Winner
• Stay Current• Maintain Your Computer Competency• Develop Professional Contacts• Develop Specialties• Be Alert for Organizational Change• Look for Innovative Opportunities