Mastering computing

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    • Buchanan, William

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Mastering computing

William Buchanan

(Palgrave master series)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2002

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Includes index

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

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.

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  • NCID
    BA63222215
  • ISBN
    • 0333748069
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Basingstoke
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 442 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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