Understanding Computers: Today & Tomorrow

by Charles S. Parker and Deborah Morley

Book Overview

Clearly the favourite character of Canada's overseas troops during World War II, "Herbie" had a penchant for getting into some of the most bizarre predicaments imaginable. With feet that generally led... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0030244811
• ISBN13: 9780030244810
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Dryden Press
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely the most readable book for the computer novice!

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow is divided into chapters according to the content of the computer area that is covered (Net, software, living{choosing a system, ethics of use}, hardware, and more). The illustrations, in many cases, are actual computer screens. A history of computers is included. This is an easy to understand book for all ages and teaches the basics of computers, not just one individual program or platform. Will demistify computerspeak for the beginner and intermediate user.