THE BASICS. The Basics of Computing: Hardware, Software, Connectivity, and People. From Micros to Mammoths. Using Prodcutivity Tools. HARDWARE ADVANCES THE INFORMATION AGE. Computer Processing. Input and Output: From Applications to Hardware. Secondary Storage Devices.

SOFTWARE DRIVES THE INFORMATION AGE. Application Packages: Beyond Basic Productivity Tools. Developing Custom Software. Systems Software. CONNECTIVITY UNITES THE INFORMATION AGE. Connectivity, Networks, and The Information Superhighway. PEOPLE POWER MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. Systems Analysis and Design.

Database Management Information Systems. Social Issuses in Computing. Appendix. Glossary. Index.