Introduction To Computers (special Indian Edition)

A trusted name in Information Technology, Peter Norton has been synonymous with computers for nearly two decades. The unparalleled success of this series has led to the Indian Adaptation of the 6th Edition of the trilogy that includes Computing Fundamentals and Essential Concepts. It has brought together what can only be described as some of the leading educating resources for faculty and students alike. Updated: New chapter on Information Security - critical to today’s systems and the Internet; New coverage of database management systems including overviews of Oracle, IBM DB2, mySQL and Microsoft SQL Server; Expanded coverage of Networking and Internet technologies. Key Features: Web integrated text and a new design with enhanced illustrations; Self-check questions with answers Norton Online Notes; Norton Notebooks, Productivity Tips, Computers In Your Career and At Issue articles; End-of-Chapter material including Lesson Quizzes, Internet Labs, Ethical Questions and Research and Report Activities.-------------------------------------**GENERAL SUPPLEMENT - Multiple-choice Quiz, Internet Exercises, Online Topics and Appendices.**-------------------------------------**REST SUPPLEMENT - Instructor`s Manual,PowerPoint slides,End of Chapter Solutions.** Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing Computer Systems Lesson 1A: Exploring Computers and Their Uses Lesson 1B: Looking Inside the Computer System Chapter 2: Interacting With Your Computer Lesson 2A: Using the Keyboard and Mouse Lesson 2B: Inputting Data in Other Ways Chapter 3: Seeing, Hearing, and Printing Data Lesson 3A: Video and Sound Lesson 3B: Printing Chapter 4: Processing Data Lesson 4A: Transforming Data Into Information Lesson 4B: Modern CPUs Chapter 5: Storing Data Lesson 5A: Types of Storage Devices Lesson 5B: Measuring and Improving Drive Performance Chapter 6: Using Operating Systems Lesson 6A: Operating System Basics Lesson 6B: Survey of PC and Network Operating Systems Chapter 7: Networks Lesson 7A: Networking Basics Lesson 79B: Data Communications Chapter 8: Presenting the Internet Lesson 8A: Internet and the World Lesson 8B: E-Mail and Other Internet Services Chapter 9: Working in the Online World Lesson 9A: Connecting to the Internet Lesson 9B: Doing Business in the Online World Chapter 10: Working with Application Software Lesson 10A: Productivity Software Lesson 10B: Graphics and Multimedia Chapter 11: Database Management Lesson 11A: Database Management Systems Lesson 11B: Survey of Database Systems Chapter 12: Software Programming and Development Lesson 12A: Creating Computer Programs Lesson 12B: Programming Languages and the Programming Process Chapter 13: Protecting Your Privacy, Your Computer, and Your Data Lesson 13A: Understanding the Need for Security Measures 13B: Taking Protective Measures Appendix A: Creating Your Own Web Page Appendix B: Buying Your First Computer Appendix C: Computer Viruses Appendix D: History of Microcomputers Appendix E: Self-Checks Answers Glossary Index Image Credits.