Mastering Computing

ISBN-13: 9780333748060 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 442 str.

William J Buchanan

Opis

Computing is an area which continues to grow each year. This book covers the
main areas of computing, including programming, computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, data communications and networking. It uses practical examples to show basic concepts, is packed full of diagrams showing important principles, and contains multiple-choice questions to test knowledge and understanding. The book uses a readable style, and is aimed at students studying for Advanced GNVQ, A-level, HND and BSc courses.

Spis treści

Introduction.- Applications and Effects.- Systems Development.- Data Representation in Computers.- Hardware.- Peripherals.- System Software.- Programming Concepts.- Files and Databases.- Data Communication and Networking.- The Internet, Intranet and the WWW.- Software Engineering.- Viruses and Security.

O autorze

WILLIAM BUCHANAN is a Senior Lecturer in School of Computing, Napier University. He is the Series Editor of Computing and IT for the Palgrave Masters Series, and has written many books on Computing, Electronics, Networking and Computer Engineering. His research relates to Networking and Intelligent Industrial Control.