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"Peter Norton's Essential Concepts 5th Edition" is a state-of-the-art textthat provides comprehensive coverage of computer concepts. It is geared toward 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.

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• Foreword to the Student: Why Study Computer Technology?(p. iv)
• Prerequisites: What You Should Know Before Using This Book(p. xiii)
• Unit 1 The Amazing Computer(p. 2)
• Section 1A Introduction to Computers and the Internet(p. 3)
• Section 1B Interacting With a Computer(p. 31)
• Unit 2 How Computers Work--Alone and in Groups(p. 54)
• Section 2A Processing and Storing Data(p. 55)
• Section 2B Networking Basics(p. 86)
• Unit 3 Introduction to Software(p. 106)
• Section 3A Operating System Basics(p. 107)
• Section 3B Productivity Software(p. 127)
• Unit 4 Graphics and Multimedia(p. 160)
• Section 4A Graphics and Graphics Software(p. 161)
• Section 4B Understanding Multimedia(p. 177)
• Unit 5 The Internet and Online Resources(p. 196)
• Section 5A Internet Basics(p. 197)
• Section 5B Getting Online, Working Online(p. 218)
• Appendices(p. 234)
• Appendix A The History of Microcomputers(p. 234)
• Appendix B Current Issues in Computing(p. 245)
• Appendix C Answers to Self Checks(p. 253)
• Glossary(p. 254)
• Index(p. 269)
• Image Credits(p. 276)

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Peter Norton is an acclaimed computer software entrepreneur who is active in civic and philanthropic affairs. He serves on the boards of several scholastic and cultural institutions and currently devotes much of his time to philanthropy. Mr. Norton made his mark in the computer industry as a programmer and businessman. Norton Utilities™, Norton Antivirus™, and other utility programs are installed on millions of computer worldwide. He is also the best selling author of computer books. Mr. Norton sold his PC-software business to Symantec Corporation in 1990 but continues to write and speak on computers, helping millions of people better understand information technology.