TY - BOOK AU - Shelly,Gary B. AU - Cashman,Thomas J. AU - Vermaat,Misty AU - Quasney,Jeffrey J. TI - Discovering computers 2004: a gateway to information : Web enhanced : brief T2 - Shelly Cashman series SN - 0789567024 (pbk.) U1 - 004 22 PY - 2003///] CY - Boston, MA PB - Course Technology KW - Computers KW - Electronic data processing KW - Internet KW - World Wide Web N1 - includes index; Introduction to computers -- Internet and World Wide Web -- Application Software -- Components of the system unit -- Input -- Output -- Storage -- Operating systems and utility programs -- Appendixes: Making use of the Web; Coding schemes and number systems; Computer acronyms -- Glossary N2 - [This volume] is intended for use as a stand-alone textbook or in combination with an applications, Internet, or programming textbook in a one-quarter or one-semester introductory computer course. No experience with computers is assumed. The material presented provides an in-depth treatment of introductory computer subjects. Students will finish the course with a solid understanding of computers, how to use computers, and how to access information on the World wide Web.-Pref ER -