Computers in Your Future ActiveBook

1. Introducing Computers and the Internet. Becoming Fluent with Computers and the Internet. History of Computers and the Internet. 2. Exploring Computer Hardware. Inside the System Unit. Storing Data: Electronic Filing Cabinets. Input and Output: Data In, Information Out. 3. The World of Computer Software. System Software: Keeping the Computer Running Smoothly. Application Software: Essentials for Knowledge Workers. 4. Concepts of Application Software. Writing with Word Processing Software. Crating Electronic Spreadsheets. Building Databases. Designing Presentations. 5. Multimedia and Virtual Reality. Multimedia: Engaging the Senses. Virtual Reality (VR): Welcome to the Holodeck. 6. Data Communications. Telecommunications: Exchanging Data via the Telephone System. Networks: Superhighways for Digital Information. 7. The Internet and the Web: Welcome to Cyberspace. Understanding the Internet. The Web and Electronic Commerce. Using E-Mail. Creating a Web Page. 8. Creating Information Systems. Information Systems and MIS. Systems Analysis and Design. Programming Languages and Program Development. 9. Social and Ethical Issues of Computing. Privacy: Introducing Your Digital Double. Security: It's Never 100%. Ethics: Doing the Right Thing. 10. Computers and You. Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System. Avoiding Risks to Your Health. Careers and Certification. Emerging Technologies.Bryan Pfaffenberger is the author of 'Computers in Your Future ActiveBook', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130663627 and ISBN 013066362X.