Computers: Understanding Technology

by Floyd Fuller, Brian Larson

This textbook and instruction manual describes the role of computers in our lives and in society, and covers various aspects of computer hardware (including input, processing, output, and storage), system and application software, telecommunications and networks, databases and information management, applications design and programming, security and ethics, and careers. A companion CD-ROM contains videos illustrating key points, projects and tutorials, self-tests, and a chronology of computer development. Fuller teaches at the Appalachian State University; Larson, at California State University- Stanislaus. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

734 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2002

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for my online computer science course. It was good especially if you're fairly new to to the world of computing.

[Raza · Rating 5 out of 5]

its a good book about computers and networks etc.

[Sajidwaseem]

want to read