Computing in the Information Age, Textbook and Study Guide, 2nd Edition

THE BASICS.

The Basics of Computing: Hardware, Software, Connectivity, and People.

From Micros to Mammoths.

Using Prodcutivity Tools.

HARDWARE ADVANCES THE INFORMATION AGE.

Computer Processing.

Input and Output: From Applications to Hardware.

Secondary Storage Devices.

SOFTWARE DRIVES THE INFORMATION AGE.

Application Packages: Beyond Basic Productivity Tools.

Developing Custom Software.

Systems Software.

CONNECTIVITY UNITES THE INFORMATION AGE.

Connectivity, Networks, and The Information Superhighway.

PEOPLE POWER MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Systems Analysis and Design.

Database Management Information Systems.

Social Issuses in Computing.

Appendix.

Glossary.

Index.