Microcomputing Today Book

1: THE WORLD OF MICROCOMPUTERS1. Introduction 2. A Micro Look at Microcomputers 3. The Technology Race 4. Using Computers 5. Summary Points, Review Questions, Activities and Research 2: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS: THE INSIDE STORY 1. Introduction 2. Data Representation 3. The System Unit 4. Input Hardware 5. Output Methods 6. Storage 7. Summary Points, Review Questions, Activities and Research 3: APPLICATION SOFTWARE: PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS 1. Introduction 2. General Features of Application Software 3. Word Processing 4. Spreadsheets 5. Data Management Software 6. Graphics Software 7. Summary Points, Review Questions, Activities and Research 4: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS: SYSTEM SOFTWARE 1. Introduction 2. Operating Systems 3. Software Development 4. Summary Points, Review Questions, Activities and Research 5: COMMUNICATIONS: CONNECTIVITY FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS 1. Introduction 2. Telecommunications 3. Communications Channels 4. Networks Telecommunication Applications 6: POWER APPLICATIONS: TOOLS FOR SPECIAL JOBS 1. Introduction 2. Desktop Publishing 3. Integrated Software and Suites 4. Multimedia Presentations 5. The Sky's the Limit 6. Summary Points, Review Questions, Activities and Research 7: CONTEMPORARY CONCERNS 1. Introduction 2. Criminal Conduct and Ethics: Responsibility for Computer Actions 3. Privacy 4. Window on Computing: The Data Vendors 5. Ergonomics 6: Summary Points, Review Questions, Activities and Research APPENDICES A. Consumer's Guide to Computing B. Going Online: The Internet and some Information Utilities C. Bombs and Disasters: What to Do When Your Computer Doesn't Co