Personal Computer Fundamentals for Technology Students - Hardware, Windows and Applications

Graphically oriented—screen capture by screen capture—this computer tutorial shows users, in-depth, how to use a personal computer with Windows 2000, DOS, and application programs such as Microsoft Office 2000. It also contains an introduction to hardware that will enable computer consumers to talk competently to hardware retailers and manufactures when making a purchase or upgrade. Detailed coverage within the section on Windows 2000 includes networking, environment, desktop, and explorer, while the latest in application programs looks at Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2000, and PowerPoint 2000. Basic system tasks, user management, backup strategy, virus checking software, file compression, virtual memory, and system recovery and repair are just some of the topics explored in system administration. This book would not be complete without a part dedicated to the many facets of Internet use. For anyone who wants to maximize his or her personal computer knowledge and use.

The book™designed to provide tutorial information on DOS, Windows, Word® for Windows, Excel® for Windows, PowerPoint®, and shareware—has two components.

• The printed text shows students how to use a personal computer with Windows 2000 and various application programs, including Microsoft® Office 2000. New to this edition are chapters on Windows 2000, Office 2000, Networking, Systems Administration, and the World Wide Web.
• The CD-ROM contains tutorial information on DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and application programs based on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

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