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OverviewKEY BENEFITS: Computers Are Your Future provides extensive technology reference without being overwhelming. Extensive images paired with a definition-driven format supply the reader with a practical approach to computers. KEY TOPICS: Includes chapters and highlights on computer ethics, internet, e-commerce, system and application software, systems analysis and design. Contains an acronym finder and Concept Tips at the end of each chapter. MARKET: Ideal for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive computer technology reference Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine Laberta , Catherine LaBertaPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Pearson Edition: 12th edition Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 1.230kg ISBN: 9780132544948ISBN 10: 0132544946 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 16 August 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9781292021058 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChapter/Spotlight Complete (14 Chapters/6 Spotlights) 1 Computers and You Spotlight 1 Ethics 2 Inside the System Unit 3 Input/Output and Storage Spotlight 2 File Management 4 System Software Spotlight 3 Buying and Upgrading Your Home Computer System 5 Application Software: Tools for Productivity Spotlight 4 Web 2.0 6 The Internet & the World Wide Web Spotlight 5 Cloud Computing 7 Networks: Communicating and Sharing Resources 8 Wired and Wireless Communication Spotlight 6 Digital Life 9 Privacy, Crime, and Security 10 Careers and Certification 11 Programming Languages and Program Development 12 Databases and Information Systems 13 Systems Analysis and Design 14 Enterprise ComputingReviewsAuthor InformationCatherine LaBerta is a Full Professor in the Computer Science/Mathematics Department at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. She is also an adjunct professor at SUNY-Buffalo. Catherine teaches courses that range from Intro to Computers to Programming in C++ to Web Development. Originally a math major, Catherine took additional courses in computers and programming and found a field that clicked for her. She enjoys the constant changes in the computer and related fields as it forces one to keep up and constantly learn. Not a total book worm, she loves skiing in Purgatory, CO, one of her favorite spots. She also enjoys boating—especially schooner trips off the coast of Maine— and will always be working on that golf game. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |