Book Description
The O’Leary Series is one of the most trusted and effective resources for teaching and learning software applications and computer concepts. Computing Essentials 2006 is written by Tim O’Leary who teaches the course every year ensuring accurate up-to-date content for students, combining current topics and technology into a highly illustrated design geared to catch students’ interest and motivate them. Students are given a streamlined, concise, attractive approach to the fundamental issues surrounding the personal computing environment.
Table Of Contents

Chapter 1 Information Technology, the Internet, and You

Chapter 2 The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce

Chapter 3 Basic Application Software

Chapter 4 Specialized Application Software

Chapter 5 System Software

Chapter 6 The System Unit

Chapter 7 Input and Output

Chapter 8 Secondary Storage

Chapter 9 Communications and Networks

Chapter 10 Privacy and Security

Chapter 11 Your Future and Information Technology

The Evolution of the Computer Age

The Buyers Guide: How to Buy Your Own Microcomputer System

The Upgraders Guide: How to Upgrade Your Microcomputer System

Glossary

Credits

Index