计算机文化New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2012

Many of today’s students have substantially more practical experience with computers than their counterparts of 15 years ago, and yet other students enter college with inadequate technology preparation. The goal of New Perspectives on Computer Concepts is to bring every student up to speed with computer basics, and then go beyond basic computer literacy to provide students with technical and practical information that every collegeeducated person would be expected to know. In producing the 2012 edition of this very popular textb ook, we incorporated significant technology trends that affect computing and everyday life. Concerns for data security, personal privacy, and online safety, controversy over digital rights management, interest in open source software and portable applications, the popularity of the iPad, and the skyrocketing sales of Macs are just some of the trends that have been given expanded coverage in this edition of the book. Whether you are an instructor or a student, we hope that you enjoy the learning experience provided by our text-based and technology-based materials.