{"product_id":"introduction-to-computers-2019-edition-paperback","title":"Introduction to Computers, 2019 Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCesar Herrera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDarrell Hajek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an introductory text for a basic computer literacy course. We have tried to include all of the material necessary for an introductory computer literacy course, but, in order to keep a low price for our students, we have attempted to include ONLY what would be important in such a course. Topics that are new in 2019 edition or have information significantly updated from earlier editions include: the 1nternet of things, artificial intelligence, cloud computing (specifically SaaS), encryption, quantum computing, speech recognition, digital currencies, dark web, hashtags, biometric authentication, distance education, and net neutrality.Contents include: 1. Introduction - History of computer development, different classes of computers, networks and communication, information processing cycle, Distinction between hardware ans software, Social effects of computers, Hacking and Malware 2. Computer Components - CPU, memory, secondary storage, input, output and communications devices 3. Computer Software - System software (operating systems, utility programs), application programs, Classes of and distribution methods for software, Ethical issues related to software 4. The System Unit - Motherboard, CPU, Types of Memory, Secondary Storage, Data representation, connecters and ports 5. Input - Keyboards, scanners, pointing devices (mouse, trackball, touchscreen, ...), Speech recognition 6. Output - Monitors, projectors, wearables, printers, fonts, audio output 7. Storage - Hard disk drives, optical storage, obsolete media, cloud storage, Data compression 8. Networks and Internet - Internet development, Internet services (WWW, e-mail, FTP, ... ), e-commerce, Internet architecture (HTML, TCP\/IP, routers, servers, ... ), Social issues, Security, Net neutrality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448087724210,"sku":"9781091830004","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/7ba86d7981d10f02afa5a637822d735f.webp?v=1778749497","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/introduction-to-computers-2019-edition-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}