"The O'Leary" series is one of the most trusted and effective resources for teaching and learning software applications and computer concepts. "Computing Essentials 2006" is written by Tim O'Leary who teaches the course every year ensuring accurate up-to-date content for students, combining current topics and technology into a highly illustrated design geared to catch students' interest and motivate them. Students are given a streamlined, concise, attractive approach to the fundamental issues surrounding the personal computing environment.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Information Technology, the Internet, and You Chapter 2 The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce Chapter 3 Basic Application Software Chapter 4 Specialized Application Software Chapter 5 System Software Chapter 6 The System Unit Chapter 7 Input and Output Chapter 8 Secondary Storage Chapter 9 Communications and Networks Chapter 10 Privacy and Security Chapter 11 Information Systems Chapter 12 Databases Chapter 13 Systems Analysis and Design Chapter 14 Programming and Languages Chapter 15 Your Future and Information Technology The Evolution of the Computer Age The Buyer's Guide: How to Buy Your Own Microcomputer System The Upgrader's Guide: How to Upgrade Your Microcomputer System Glossary Credits Index

Author Biography

Tim O'Leary is a professor of IS at ASU, and has written many books on Computing and Information Systems.