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　　·更新内容涵盖最相关的技术趋势，这些趋势会影响到计算学科的发展和我们每天的生活，如数据安全、在线安全、数字版权保护、开源软件和iPad这样的新技术。
　　·介绍多个新工具来帮助学生可视化概念、组织知识内容、批判性地思考技术问题、分类整理伴随学术研究和日常社会网络带来的海量信息。

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　　《经典原版书库：计算机文化（英文版·第15版）》采用最先进的方法和技术讲述计算机基础知识，涉及面之广、内容之丰富、方法之独特，令人叹为观止，堪称计算机基础知识的百科全书。《经典原版书库：计算机文化（英文版·第15版）》涵盖影响计算和日常生活的重要技术趋势，对数据安全、个人隐私、在线安全、数字版权管理、开源软件和便携式应用程序等进行了广泛讨论。全书层次合理、图文并茂，各章还配有测验，非常适合作为高校各专业的计算机导论教材和教师参考书，也可供广大计算机爱好者参考使用。

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精彩书评

　　本书的编写风格非常清晰，章节的划分合理实用。书中包含的技术信息对于那些已经初步了解基本计算机概念的学生既轻松有趣又非常实用。
　　——Martha Lindberg，明尼苏达州立大学
　　
　　本书以学生易于理解的方式将计算机系统的基本概念和技术娓娓道来，每章还辅以精选的示例和插图，是一本内容全面、易学易懂的计算机导论教材。
　　——Gerald Hensel，巴伦西亚社区学院

CHAPTER 1 COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL BASICS
Section A: All Things Digital
The Digital Revolution
Data Processing
Personal Computing
Network Computing
Cloud Computing
Digital Society
Quick Check A
Section B: Digital Oevices
Computer Basics
Computer Types and Uses
Microcontrollers
Quick Check B
Section C: Digital Data Representation
Data Representation Basics
Representing Numbers, Text, Images, and Sound
Quantifying Bits and Bytes
Circuits and Chips
Quick Check C
Section D: Digital Processing
Programs and tnstruction Sets
Processor Logic
Quick Check D
Section E: Password Security
Authentication Protocols
Password Hacks
Secure Passwords
Quick Check E

CHAPTER 2 COMPUTER HARDWARE
Section A: Personal Computer Basics
Personal Computer Systems
Desktop and Portable Computers
Home, Game, and Small Business Systems
Buying a Computer
Handheld Computers
Quick Check A
Section B: Microprocessors and Memory
Microprocessor Basics
Today's Microprocessors
Random Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
EEPROM
Quick Check B
Section C: Storage Devices
Storage Basics
Magnetic Storage Technology
Optical Storage Technology
Solid State Storage Technology
Storage Wrap-up
Quick Check C
Section D: Input and Output Devices
Basic Input Devices
Display Devices
Printers
Installing Peripheral Devices
Quick Check D
Section E: Hardware Security
Anti-Theft Devices
Surge Protection and Battery Backup
Basic Maintenance
Troubleshooting and Repair
Quick Check E

CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE
Section A: Software Basics
Software Categories
Music Software
Video Software
Graphics Software
Mapping and Location-based Software
Business and "Number Crunching" Software
Desktop Publishing Software
Personal Finance Software
Utility Software
Device Drivers
Quick Check A
Section B: Office Suites
Office Suite Basics
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentations
Quick Check B
Section C: Installing Software and
Upgrades
Web Apps
Mobile Apps
Local Applications
Portable Software
Software Upgrades and Updates
Uninstalling Software
Quick Check C
Section D: Buying Software
Consumer Basics
Software Copyrights and Licenses
Quick Check D
Section E: Security Software
Security Software Basics
Security Suites
Antivirus Modules
Quick Check E

CHAPTER 4 OPERATING SYSTEMS AND FILE MANAGEMENT
Section A: Operating System Basics
Operating System Activities
User Interfaces
The Boot Process
Quick Check A
Section B: Today's Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS
UNIX and Linux
DOS
Handheld and Tablet Operating Systems
Quick Check B
Section C: File Basics
File Names and Extensions
File Directories and Folders
File Formats
Quick Check C
Section D: File Management
Application-based File Management
File Management Utilities
File Management Metaphors
Windows Explorer
File Management Tips
……
CHAPTER 5 LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
CHAPTER 6 THE INTERNET
CHAPTER 7 THE WEB AND E-MAIL
CHAPTER 8 DIGITAL MEDIA
CHAPTER 9 THE COMPUTERINDUSTRY:HISTORY, CAREERS, AND ETHICS
CHAPTER 10 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
CHAPTER 11 DATABASES
CHAPTER 12 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING