计算机科学引论（2017英文精编版）

Contents
1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE INTERNET, AND YOU
Introduction
Information Systems
People
Software
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Contents
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 Internet
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 COMMERCE
Introduction
The Internet and the Web
Making IT work for you: Online Entertainment
Internet Access
Providers
Browsers
Web Utilities
Plug-ins
Filters
File Transfer Utilities
Internet 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 Internet of Things
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Your Car’s Dashboard as a Powerful, Internet-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
Software Suites
Office Suites
Cloud Computing
Specialized and Utility Suites
Careers in IT
Making IT work for you: Google Docs
A Look to the Future: Next-Generation User Interfaces
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits
4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Introduction
System Software
Operating Systems
Functions
Features
Categories
Mobile Operating Systems
Desktop Operating Systems
Windows
Mac OS
UNIX and Linux
Virtualization
Utilities
Making IT work for you: Mac OS X Activity Monitor
Windows Utilities
Utility Suites
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Self-Healing Computers Could Mean an End to Computer Crashes and Performance Problems
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits
5 THE SYSTEM UNIT
Introduction
System Unit
Desktops
Laptops
Tablets
Smartphones
Wearable Computers
Components
System Board
Microprocessor
Microprocessor Chips
Specialty Processors
Memory
RAM
ROM
Flash Memory
Expansion Slots and Cards
Bus Lines
Expansion Buses
Ports
Standard Ports
Specialized Ports
Cables
Making IT work for you: Tv Tuners
Power Supply
Electronic Data and Instructions
Numeric Representation
Character Encoding
Careers in IT
A Look to the Future: Chips inside Your Brain
Visual Summary
Key Terms
Multiple Choice
Matching
Open-Ended
Discussion
Photo Credits

6 INPUT AND OUTPUT
Introduction
What Is Input?
Keyboard Entry
Keyboards
Pointing Devices
Mouse
Touch Screen
Game Controllers
Stylus
Scanning Devices
Optical Scanners
Card Readers
Bar Code Readers
RFID Readers
Character and Mark Recognition Devices
Image Capturing Devices
Digital Cameras
Webcams
Audio-Input Devices
Voice Recognition Systems
What Is Output?
Monitors
Features
Flat-Panel Monitors
Curved Monitors
E-book Readers
Other Monitors
Making IT work for you: E-Books
Print
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