The Tao of Computing |
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| Author:
| Walker, Henry M. |
| Series title: | Chapman and Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4398-9252-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Imprint: | Chapman & Hall/CRC |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $115.00USD $255.00USD $345.00 |
Book Description:
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This text presents a broad, practical introduction to computers and computer technology. It uses a question and answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. The text offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized, to an overview of operating systems, to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition includes technological advances, new...
More DescriptionThis text presents a broad, practical introduction to computers and computer technology. It uses a question and answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. The text offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized, to an overview of operating systems, to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition includes technological advances, new applications, examples from popular culture, and new research exercises.