Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers


Book Description

Peter Norton is a pioneering software developer and author. Norton's desktop for windows, utilities, backup, antivirus, and other utility programs are installed on millions of PCs worldwide. His inside the IBM PC and DOS guide have helped millions of people understand computers from the inside out. Peter Norton's introduction to computers incorporates features not found in other introductory programs. Among these are the following: Focus on the business-computing environment for the 1990s and beyond, avoiding the standard 'MIS approach.': A 'glass-box' rather than the typical 'black-box' view of computers-encouraging students to explore the computer from the inside out.




Peter Norton's Computing Fundamentals


Book Description

Presents a fresh approach to computer concepts in a concise, 12-chapter text. This book is designed for courses that place equal emphasis on computer concepts and hands-on learning. Its includes an appendix on the ethical considerations of navigating cyberspace. It provides an optional CD-ROM containing simulations and student activities.




Peter Norton's Network Security Fundamentals


Book Description

Technical detail and implementation strategy provides an excellent combination and overview of common issues, designed to help network administrators develop successful security plan. Exercises in each chapter guide and encourage readers to explore topics further, using files found on the CD.




Peter Norton's Guide to Visual Basic 6


Book Description

Building upon the Basic language that has introduced so many to programming in general, Visual Basic has succeeded in providing an easy visual approach to the once formidable challenge of Windows programming. The no-nonsense approach gives readers what they need to begin programming immediately. The CD-ROM contains all source code from the book.




Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers Fifth Edition, Computing Fundamentals, Student Edition


Book Description

Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers 5th Edition is a state-of-the-art series that provides comprehensive coverage of computer concepts. This series is new for the High School market. It is generally geared toward Computer Science departments and students learning about computer systems for the first time. Some of the topics covered are: an Overview of computers, input methods and out put devices, processing data, storage devices, operating systems, software, networking, Internet resources, and graphics."




Peter Norton's Guide to Java Programming


Book Description

There are few titles that cover Java as thoroughly as this one does. Peter Norton's name is internationally synonymous with PC expertise, and in this book he provides the intermediate to advanced user with a concise and valuable treatment of Java.







Peter Norton's Introduction to Computing Fundamentals


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The result of this approach is students who become empowered, intelligent end-users and who fully prepared to tackle today's information society.







Introduction to Computing


Book Description

Introduction to Computing is a comprehensive text designed for the CS0 (Intro to CS) course at the college level. It may also be used as a primary text for the Advanced Placement Computer Science course at the high school level.