General & Miscellaneous PCs
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Overview
Focusing on word processing, using spreadsheets, and using databases, this vital, hands-on guide covers the basic technical concepts common to all computers, helping users learn to adapt to new technology, look at problems in a flexible way, and develop the technical skills necessary to survive and prosper in our rapidly evolving "Information Age." Weaves practical applications throughout, encouraging users to "get their hands dirty" and actively develop their skills on an ongoing basis. Adopts a step-by-step approach, and provides a multitude of exercises that stress the thinking skills and problem-solving abilities used on a daily basis in technical fields, with a strong emphasis on "why" and "Big Picture" information/skills. Also includes information on configuring the computer.Editorials
Booknews
A text for a self-study program in which students pursuing technical careers learn to use basic computer functions to solve problems. Emphasizes problem-solving skills rather than procedures and mechanisms. Based on MS-DOS version 6.2 and WordPerfect, but also requires Lotus 1-2-3 release 4 and dBase version 5.0. Begins with fundamentals of computers, then proceeds through word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. No bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
May 22, 1998
Publisher
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c1998.
Pages
452
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780132170192