Computers Are Your Future 2006 (Introductory) (8th Edition) [Paperback]

Bill Daley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0131488023 | ISBN-13: 978-0131488021 | Edition: 8

Now available in two versions rather than three, this introduction to computers book is one that users will engage with -- maintaining the encyclopedic approach in the popular magazine style. It is refreshing, accurate, and easy to learn from-written to today's reader. The Eighth Edition moves the emphasis to connectivity and includes loads of new research to ensure that the statistics in the book are current. This edition emphasizes emerging technologies while de-emphasizing older technologies. The Introductory version is chapters 1-9 (with a Spotlight following each of chapters 1-7). Covers such topics as: Computers & Ethics, Internet/Web, E-commerce, Wired and Wireless Communications, Home Networks, System Software, File Management, Application Software, Microsoft Office, Inside the System Unit, Buying and Upgrading, Input, Output, and Storage, Multimedia Devices, Networks, and Privacy and Security. For anyone wanting a basic knowledge of computers to apply to their jobs or lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (December 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131488023
• ISBN-13: 978-0131488021
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is a waste of money, November 28, 2007

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Naadace (OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computers Are Your Future 2006 (complete) (8th Edition) (Paperback)

This was a required text for one of my classes and I've read almost every page of it. Trust me when I say that you can find a more informative book for a lot less money! This is a very basic book that briefly covers the fundamentals of computing. If you are interested in learning something valuable, try "Connecting with Computer Science" by Greg Anderson, David Ferro, and Robert Hilton.

1 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect condition, September 29, 2005

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Jessica Ann Shafer "jshaf56" (pittsburgh, pa, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Computers Are Your Future 2006 (Introductory) (8th Edition) (Paperback)

book was shipped fast and in great condition. i would definately buy from these people again... :)