Computing Essentials 2008, Complete Edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Timothy O'leary, Linda O'leary
Publisher: Career Education
Category: Book
Buy Used: $42.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 90386
Media: Paperback
Edition: 19
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0073516708
Dewey Decimal Number: 004
EAN: 9780073516707
ASIN: 0073516708
Publication Date: February 22, 2007
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Product Description
Students are introduced to a broad range of computing topics, including computer components, applications software, databases, storage devices, etc.
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Computing Essentials October 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book arrived within the specified delivery time and was received in good condition. I was satisfied with the order, I just hate the fact that educationally required books are so overpriced.
Good Book September 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is such a good book which explain everything about computer technologies and how can you develop your skills..
I definitely recommend it..
major aspects of computing November 4, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
At the college level, the book is a good, thorough introduction to many aspects of computing. A computer science major might need a more technical text. But for students who want a general education in computing, or who might not necessarily have decided to major in computing, it is useful.
There is coverage of hardware and software. But the hardware discussion seems, to me, somewhat truncated. Though this is not necessarily a bad thing. The World Wide Web and the myriad applications that run on the Internet may well be more germane and interesting to readers.
As far as hardware goes, Moore's Law could be the most important idea to appreciate. This decades-long effect is what makes every electronic device that students have, possible and affordable. Just be aware of and appreciating this trend can keep the reader agile in the face of continual changes in computing.
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