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Peter Norton's Computing Fundamentals 6e

© 2006
by Peter Norton

6th Edition Active, In-Print 608 Pages Softcover
9780072978476 0072978473

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Peter Norton is an acclaimed computer software entrepreneur who is active in civic and philanthropic affairs. He serves on the boards of several scholastic and cultural institutions and currently devotes much of his time to philanthropy. Mr. Norton made his mark in the computer industry as a programmer and businessman. Norton Utilities™, Norton Antivirus™, and other utility programs are installed on millions of computer worldwide. He is also the best selling author of computer books. Mr. Norton sold his PC-software business to Symantec Corporation in 1990 but continues to write and speak on computers, helping millions of people better understand information technology.

Peter Norton's Computing Fundamentals 6e

Chapter 1: Introducing Computer Systems

Chapter 2: Presenting the Internet

Computing Keynotes #1: Creating Your Own Web Page

Chapter 3: Interacting with Your Computer

Chapter 4: Seeing, Hearing, and Printing Data

Computing Keynotes #2: Buying Your First Computer

Chapter 5: Processing Data

Chapter 6: Storing Data

Chapter 7: Using Operating Systems

Chapter 8: Working with Application Software

Chapter 9: Networks

Chapter 10: Working in the Online World
Computing Keynotes #3: Professional Certification Programs

Chapter 11: Development of Information Systems

Chapter 12: Protecting Your Privacy, Your Computer, and Your Data
Computing Keynotes#4: Viruses

Appendix A: The History of Microcomputers
Appendix B: Answers to Self-Checks
Glossary
Index

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