This book is an excellent tool that users can rely on. Its direct, complete presentation and easy-to-use style shows the latest in computers and allows for quick grasp of the concepts presented. This brief edition is particularly useful when learning application software use. This brief edition includes easy-to-understand coverage of such topics as applications software, operating systems, central processing, input and output, storage and multimedia, networking, and the Internet. For those seeking employment in the field of Information Technology, including database management and systems.Exploring IT Labs 2002These sixteen labs are designed specifically to engage students in topics within the computer concepts curriculum that are difficult to understand. They demand interactivity on the part of the student to promote learning the material. They include an Introduction section, an Explore section, and a ten-question Quiz section for each Lab.
It's really puzzling that readers are posting positive, or otherwise encouraging, reviews of this book. It was good for its day -- which was roughly three decades ago! At the time I'd have given it 5 stars.