{"product_id":"introduction-to-computers-2019-edition-9781091830004","title":"Introduction to Computers, 2019 Edition","description":"This 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cesar Herrera, Darrell Hajek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781091830004\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40629904867443,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":29.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_03225a40-f9df-4f30-bdc2-781a281d437f.jpg?v=1671299779","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/introduction-to-computers-2019-edition-9781091830004","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}