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