Exploring the Digital Domain: An Introduction to Computing with Multimedia and Networking [Paperback]

Kenneth Abernethy (Author), J. Thomas Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 1999

This volume teaches the skills needed to understand, create, work, and communicate using digital media and networks. Beginning with an introduction to computer hardware and software, the text goes on to provide a concept-based overview of word processors, databases and spreadsheets that lays the foundation for using any suite of commercial applications. The book then explores the skills and knowledge needed to create digital graphics, scan and process images, and sample and edit digital video, before turning to a five-chapter section on data communications networks, data compression, LANs, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Finally, the authors examine topics such as the fusion of sound, image, and information that multimedia authors create using scripting and presentation tools; the role of expert systems and artificial intelligence in the design of computer systems; and ethical and social issues in computing. The book is supported by a Web site that provides lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, labs and tutorials for specific applications, and links to other resources.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Pws Pub Co; 1 edition (January 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534955169
• ISBN-13: 978-0534955168
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,836,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to computers and digital information, April 21, 2000

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This review is from: Exploring the Digital Domain: An Introduction to Computing with Multimedia and Networking, Beta Edition (Paperback)

I found this book very helpful for introducing concepts such as the history of computers, and how they function. I also found the information on multimedia, computer networks, and computer programming very interesting.

As a text book or a book for someone who wants to find out about computers in general, I would definitely recommend book. As someone who uses computers mainly for word processing and the internet I found it to be a good source of information about all aspects of computers.