The Tao of Computing, 2/e (Paperback)

Henry M. Walker

  • 出版商: CRC
  • 出版日期: 2012-07-06
  • 售價: $4,190
  • 貴賓價: 9.5$3,981
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 555
  • 裝訂: Paperback
  • ISBN: 1439892512
  • ISBN-13: 9781439892510
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商品描述

Describing both the practical details of interest to students and the high-level concepts and abstractions highlighted by faculty, The Tao of Computing, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to computers and computer technology. This edition updates its popular predecessor with new research exercises and expanded discussion questions.

It uses a question-and-answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. Among the questions answered, the book explains:

  • What capabilities computers have in helping people solve problems and what limitations need to be considered
  • Why machines act the way they do
  • What is involved in getting computers to interact with networks

The book offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized and an overview of operating systems to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition describes new technological advances including social media applications and RSS feeds.