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Computers: Brief (10th Edition)
by Larry Long, Nancy Long
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Prentice Hall (2002-05-30)
ISBN: 0130094048
EAN: 9780130094049
Dewy Decimal #: 004
Paperback: 304 pages
Edition: 10th
SKU: 129016
Condition: Fine
Comments: 0130094048 10th Ed. free of markings. Cover shows very light wear. This book shows little to no evidence of having been used; very pretty copy. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
This tenth edition is a technology update intended to bring Computers abreast with a rampaging technology. About six Internet years pass in one real-time year, the elapsed time since the last edition. The tenth edition retains the same familiar look and feel as the ninth edition. However, it contains hundreds of changes needed to ensure that Long continues to be the most current introductory IT book available. Includes over 150 new or updated images that reflect the latest releases and innovations in software. Numerous new photos show new hardware and applications. Throughout the book, capacities and speeds for communications hardware, disks, RAM, processors, printers, and so on have been adjusted to reflect the state of the art. Provides essential information on hardware, Windows, and networking procedures, and on word processing, e-mail, and browser software. Expanded presentation of ethics; additional coverage of the Internet; and a new IT Illustrated section on careers gives readers an in-depth look at career opportunities for IT specialists and for IT-competent people. For anyone who wants to advance their personal computing experience and skills, and individuals considering careers as IT specialists.
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Customer Reviews
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CLEP OR DSST PREP - use this book!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-20
Took the DSST/Dantes test, using this book on Oct. 16, 2008. No need to waste money on expensive test prep materials or books. For the DSST/Dantes test, just use the "exam fact sheet" at http://www.getcollegecredit.com/ as a study guide. For the CLEP, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/ex_isca.html and print the study guide for Information Systems & Computer Applications.
Either test can be passed using this book and the guides listed above. Just be sure to find out from your college testing center, which test is accepted for credit.
If you do happen to have a CLEP practice exam, you can use it to prepare for the DSST, but be prepared to know some basic facts regarding the history of computing that are not on the CLEP.
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Book Review
Rating  (2)
Date: 2005-09-12
1 out of 9 customers found this reveiw helpful
The book that i recieved was not the correct book and I put in the isbn number so I think it would be good if you put a picture of all the books you are selling so people can see before they buy it. What am I going to do now with the wrong book?
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CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-01-14
6 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
I purchased this book (11th Ed. paperback) to prepare for my CLEP Info Sys and Comp Apps exam. I was able to ace my CLEP by relying primarily on this excellent book. This book provides a general but comprehensive coverage of the entire breadth of computer science and technology and is an excellent test preparation, not only for computer novices and newbies, but also for students with a strong IT background. It has something to offer everyone. It is written in an easily readable and enjoyable format with plenty of attractive graphics and images. The authors have worked hard to keep the material up-to-date and relevant. I have decided to keep this book even after taking my CLEP because I find it to be also a very handy and useful reference book. I understand there is a 12th Edition out there now. I would suggest buyers consider purchasing the 12th Edition. Overall an excellent purchase.
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computers 11th ed by long and long
Rating  (3)
Date: 2004-01-21
6 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
not a bad book however my lecturer has noticed several factual and historical mistakes about the subject matter which it simply shouldnt have done for a book used by many students.
But the fact that your never quite sure weather what your reading is fact or not is not what gets me. The truley annoying thing about this book is the American propaganda. The little bits that the authors have put in to "prepare" students for when they vote. for instance they say things like "terrorists now are researching ways to destroy one of most valuable personnal and commercial assets- the contents of our disks. They do this by seeking points of vunerability in PCs and servers and by planting destructive viruses......cyber terror is now part of the terrorists arsenal of evil."
what the hell? Did i just pick up a academic book or a copy of the Daily mail!
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Price
Rating (3)
Date: 2000-02-17
2 out of 9 customers found this reveiw helpful
Price is not reasonable to buy to a new comer to the computing inductry, even though book is very good.
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