October 30, 1999 @ 10:20 am·Filed under Books
By Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon, Leon TechWorld, 1999.
“Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.”
John F. Kennedy
In today’s information age, knowledge of computers is a must.
We use computers in each and every aspect of our lives. Anybody
who wants to succeed in today’s world cannot afford to ignore
computers and communications technology. Irrespective of the field
that one specializes in, the basic knowledge of computers and
modern technology is an absolute necessity—may it be composing a
letter or an article on the word processor, preparing the budget
using an electronic spreadsheet, sending an e-mail, surfing the
Internet, making a presentation using one of the presentation
software packages and so on. Our society has become so dependent
on computers that we cannot survive without them. Also, they are
great tools in improving human productivity, provided one knows
how to use them.
This book, ‘Introduction to Computers’ is written for all
who want to know about computers, learn the basics and take
advantage of the latest technologies in the field of computers and
information technology. It covers the essentials of computer
science and information technology from the history of computing
to developments in the Internet, e-mail, WWW, multimedia, virtual
reality and so on. We have tried to include the latest
technological developments, wherever appropriate, so that the book
is current and up-to-date.
As long-term students and users of computers and high
technology, we have developed a book that reflects our own
learning process, beginning with the fundamentals and infused with
the latest advancements in technology. We have tried to make this
book as interesting and readable as possible. We feel traditional
introductory books in this area have treated the subject as a ‘machine
science’ rather than as a ‘human enterprise’. Every word and
illustration of this book has been tailored to convey to the
reader that using computers can be an enjoyable and gratifying
personal experience.
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