today and tomorrow Morley, Deborah. creator Parker, Charles S. 1945- text mau Boston, Mass Course Technology Cengage Learning c2010 2010 12th ed., 2009 ed. monographic eng

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1 v. (various pagings) : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Reflects the latest breaking and most relevant technology news to ensure a comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues for success in today's techoecentric society. Top-name industry experts from companies, such as Nokia, IBM, and MS Windows Vista, provide insights and personal experiences that emphasize the relevance of the material within the text. The completely updated 12th edition offers exciting new coverage of emerging technologies, including Software as a Service (Saas), Web 2.0, dual-mode mobile phones, ZigBee, Net neutrality, and social networking sites. Introduction to the world of computers -- System unit : Processing and memory -- Storage -- Input and output -- System software : operating systems and utility programs -- Application software -- Computer networks -- Internet and world wide web -- Network and internet security -- Multimedia and the web -- E-commerce -- Information systems and system development -- Program development and programming languages -- Databases and database management systems -- Computer security and privacy -- Intellectual property rights, ethics, health, access, and the environment. Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker. "Comprehensive." Includes index. Computers Electronic data processing LT2400.C68 U534 2010 Parker, Charles S., 1945- 0324830130 1439043434 (int. student ed.) 9780324830132 9781439043431 (int. student ed.) 2010-286009 DLC 120328 20230110150148.0