Introduction to computers -- Special feature: Timeline : milestones in computer history -- The Internet and World Wide Web -- Special feature: Making use of the web -- Application software -- The components of the system unit -- Input and output -- Special feature: Digital imaging and video technology -- Storage -- Operating systems and utility programs -- Special feature: Buyer's guide : how to purchase a personal computer -- Communications and networks -- Database management -- Computer security, ethics, and privacy -- Special feature: Digital entertainment -- Information system development and programming languages -- Enterprise computing -- Appendix A: Quiz yourself answers.