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蒂莫西J.奧利里、琳達I.奧利里、丹尼爾A.奧利里著的《電腦科學引論（2017英文精編版）》原書自1989年以來每年都出一次新版，主要用作英語國家的電腦導論性課程教材。在我國曾經出版過本書的幾個版本，並作為教材推薦給各高等學校使用，得到了用書學校師生的好評。本書是最新版，內容做了更新和補充，突出知識的先進性、系統性和教學的實踐性，並提供更為豐富的習題和在線教學資源。
本書概括地介紹了電腦與信息技術的常見概念和術語、主要應用領域及其對社會的影響。本書由9章組成，主要內容包括：信息技術和網際網路概述，網際網路、萬維網與電子商務，應用軟體，系統軟體，硬體系統部件，輸入輸出設備，二級存儲，通信與網路，隱私、安全與倫理等。
本書內容豐富，敘述簡練，形式生動，英語語言規範，教學資源豐富，比較全面地覆蓋了電腦與信息技術領域中的基本名詞和術語，尤其是目前十分流行和最新的一些概念和辭彙。因此，本書既有助於讀者了解和掌握電腦及信息技術基礎知識，又便於他們掌握相應的英文辭彙，提高專業英語的閱讀能力。
本書既可作為電腦、軟體工程、信息管理及相關專業「電腦導論」雙語課程的教材，也可作為相關專業「電腦專業英語」課程的教材。
目錄
1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE INTERNET, AND YOU
Introduction
Information Systems
People
Software
System Software
Application Software
Making IT work for you: Free Antivirus Program
Hardware
Types of Computers
Personal Computer Hardware
Data
Connectivity and the Mobile Inter
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Using and Understanding Information Technology
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits
2 THE INTERNET, THE WEB, AND ELECTRONIC MERCE
Introduction
The Inter and the Web
Making IT work for you: Online Entertainment
Inter Access
Providers
Browsers
Web Utilities
Plug-ins
Filters
File Transfer Utilities
Inter Security Suites
Communication
E-mail
Messaging
Social Networking
Blogs, Microblogs, Webcasts, Podcasts, and Wikis
Search Tools
Search Engines
Specialized Search Engines
Content Evaluation
Electronic Commerce
Security
Cloud Computing
The Inter of Things
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Your Car』s Dashboard as a Powerful, Inter-Connected Computing Device
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits
3 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Introduction
Application Software
User Interface
Common Features
General-Purpose Applications
Word Processors
Spreadsheets
Presentation Graphics
Database Management Systems
Specialized Applications
Graphics
Video Game Design Software
Web Authoring Programs
Other Specialized Applications
Mobile Apps
Apps
App Stores
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4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
5 THE SYSTEM UNIT
6 INPUT AND OUTPUT
7 SECONDARY STORAGE
8 COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS
9 PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND ETHICS
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