A book/CD-ROM text for undergraduates. The Internet is covered in three independent chapters, and learning features offer non-technical looks at the Web. Other special features include boxes on computer trends, plus "gallery" sections explaining various aspects of computers with color photos and captions. Also includes chapter summaries, discussion questions, and quizes. The CD-ROM contains the complete text, plus interactive animations with exercises and links to a Web site. This sixth edition contains new chapters on the Internet. Author credentials are not available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
