Technology in action complete
By: Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy
Contributors: Martin, Kendall; Poatsy, Mary Anne
Edition: Custom edition for Tulsa Community College.
Publisher: Pearson Custom Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 703
ISBN-13: 9780558315948
Subjects: Microcomputers; Computer networks; Computer input-output equipment; Information technology; Remote access
Description: This guide to contemporary technology and computer concepts covers hardware, software, the Internet, security issues and applications.
Notes: Taken from: Technologiy in action complete, 6th ed.

PC: Microsoft Windows XP with service pack 2 or Windows Vista; Pentium, 500 megahertz processor or higher; 256 MB RAM; 1024 x 768 pixel screen resolution; color monitor running "thousands of color"; Adobe Flash Player 8; Microsoft PowerPoint 2007; Microsoft Word 2007; Microsoft Excel 2007; CD-ROM drive; Internet browser and multimedia plug-in/ActiveX control: Internet Explorer 5.5, 6, 7, Mozilla Firefox 2 or higher, Safari. Netscape is not supported.

Macintosh: OS 10.4.9 or later; Power PC G4 or G5; 512 MB RAM, with 1.5 GB Free RAM, with Virtual Memory enabled; 800 x 600 pixel screen resolution; color monitor running "thousands of color"; Adobe Flash Player 8; Microsoft PowerPoint 2008; Microsoft Word 2008; Microsoft Excel 2008; CD-ROM drive; Internet browser and multimedia plug-in/ActiveX control: Internet Explorer 5.5, 6, 7, Mozilla Firefox 2 or higher, Safari. Netscape is not supported.
Table of contents: title: Why computers matter to you : becoming computer literate; title: The history of the PC; title: Looking at computers : understanding the parts; title: Using the Internet : making the most of the web's resources; title: Information technology ethics; title: Application software : programs that let you work and play; title: Computing alternatives; title: Understanding and assessing hardware : evaluating your system; title: Networking and security: connecting computers and keeping them safe from hackers and viruses; title: Protecting your computer and backing up your data; title: Mobile computing : keeping your data on hand; title: Digital entertainment; title: Careers in IT; title: Behind the scenes : databases and information systems; title: Behind the scenes : networking and security; title: Behind the scenes : the Internet: how it works.