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本書原書自1989年以來每年都出一次新版，主要用作英語國家的電腦科學導論性課程教材。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。
本書具有豐富的教學資源，包括教師指導手冊、教學大綱、PPT和各類圖表，章末還提供了關鍵術語、多種習題，以及包含2200多個問題、按難度等級分類的在線題庫，供採用本書的老師使用。因此，本書既有助於讀者了解和掌握電腦及信息技術的基礎知識，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
Cell Phones
Personal Computer Hardware
Data
Connectivity and the Mobile Internet
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Using and Understanding Information Technology
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
2 THE INTERNET, THE WEB, AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
Introduction
The Internet and the Web
Making IT work for you: Online Entertainment
Internet Access
Providers
Browsers
Web Utilities
Filters
File Transfer Utilities
Internet Security Suites
Communication
Social Networking
Blogs, Microblogs, Podcasts, and Wikis
Messaging
E-mail
Search Tools
Search Engines
Content Evaluation
Electronic Commerce
Security
Cloud Computing
The Internet of Things
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Home Smart Home
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
3 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Introduction
Application Software
User Interface
Common Features
General-Purpose Applications
Word Processors
Spreadsheets
Presentation Software
Database Management Systems
Specialized Applications
Graphics Programs
Video Game Design Software
Web Authoring Programs
Other Specialized Applications
Mobile Apps
Apps
App Stores
Software Suites
Office Suites
Cloud Computing
Specialized and Utility Suites
Careers in IT
Making IT work for you: Cloud Office Suites
A Look to the Future: VR and AR Applications in the Workplace
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
5 THE SYSTEM UNIT
6 INPUT AND OUTPUT
7 SECNDARY STORAGE
8 COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS
9 PRIVACY. SECURITY AND ETHICS
Glossary
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