Walker, Henry M.,

The tao of computing / Henry M. Walker. - 2nd ed. - Boca Raton, Fla. ; London : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, c2013. - xxx, 525 p. : ill/ ;

"This text presents a broad, practical introduction to computers and computer technology. It uses a question and answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. The text offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized to an overview of operating systems to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition includes new technological advances, new applications, examples from popular culture, and new research exercises"--

9781439892510


Electronic data processing.
Computers.
Internet.
COMPUTERS / Information Technology
MATHEMATICS / General

QA76 / .W1855 2013

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