Computers : tools for an information age / H.L. Capron, J.A. Johnson.

Includes index.

Computers, tools for an information age --
Applications software, getting the work done --
Operating systems, software in the background --
Central processing unit, what goes on inside the computer --
Input and output, the user connection --
Storage and multimedia, the facts and more --
Networking, computer connections --
Internet at home and in the workplace --
Social and ethical issues in computing, doing the right thing --
Security and privacy, computers and the Internet --
Word processing and desktop publishing, printing it --
Spreadsheets and business graphics, facts and figures --
Database management systems, getting data together --
Systems analysis and design, the big picture --
Programming and languages, telling the computer what to do --
Management information systems, classical models and new approaches --
Appendix: Continuing story of the computer age, past, present, and future --
Buyers guide: How to buy a personal computer --
Glossary.

This book is an excellent tool that users can rely on. Its direct, complete presentation and easy-to-use style shows the latest in computers and allows for quick grasp of the concepts presented. Coverage of microcomputers, midrange, and mainframe computer systems is included throughout the book, along with information about ethics, security, the internet, word processing, desktop publishing, networking, database management systems, and programming and languages. For those seeking employment in the field of Information Technology, including database management and systems.