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| LC control number |
2015959301 |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781305656314 |
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9781305656826 |
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1305656318 |
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| Call number |
004 MO UN |
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| Authors |
Morley, Deborah |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Understanding computers : |
| Subtitle |
today and tomorrow : comprehensive / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker |
| EDITION STATEMENT |
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| Edition |
16th ed. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
Australia : |
| Publisher |
Cengage Learning, |
| Date |
c2017. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xxi, 567 p., various paging : |
| Other Details |
col. ill. ; |
| Size |
28 cm. |
| CONTENTS |
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| Contents |
1. Introduction to the World of Technology.2. The System Unit, Processing, and Memory3. Storage.4. Input and Output.5. System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs.6. Application Software: Desktop and Mobile Apps.7. Networks and Communication Devices.8. The Internet.9. Security and Privacy.10. Information Systems and System Development.11. Program Development and Programming Languages.12. Databases and Database Management Systems.13. Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, Health, Access, and the Environment.References and Resources Guide.Glossary. |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
Discover a modern introduction to computer concepts with UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS: TODAY AND TOMORROW, COMPREHENSIVE, 16E. Known for a unique emphasis on societal issues and industry insights from respected leaders, this book provides reliable information to help you learn about emerging technologies that may impact the way industries conduct business in the future. You become familiar with exciting technology developments and take a sneak peek at the future of modular smartphones, smartphone driver licenses, robot butlers and other robotic assistants, perceptual computing, smart clothes, 4K video, and emerging networking standards. |
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| Topical Heading |
Computer science |
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Computers |
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Electronic data processing |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier |
https://uowd.box.com/s/4yp1eg7rig2cqu3vou1j4g62s0tvumag |
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