The Tao of Computing

ISBN-13: 9781439892510 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 555 str.

Henry M Walker

Opis

Describing both the practical details of interest to students and the high-level concepts and abstractions highlighted by faculty, The Tao of Computing, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to computers and computer technology. This edition updates its popular predecessor with new research exercises and expanded discussion questions. It uses a question-and-answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. Among the questions answered, the book explains:

• What capabilities computers have in helping people solve problems and what limitations need to be considered
• Why machines act the way they do
• What is involved in getting computers to interact with networks

The book offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized and an overview of operating systems to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition describes new technological advances including social media applications and RSS feeds.

Spis treści

Underlying Building-Block Questions. Software/Problem-Solving Questions. Networking/Distributed System Questions. Web/Internet Questions. Social and Ethical Questions.