From the Publisher:
Charlie Parker's new Understanding Computers 98 Edition personifies everything that is exciting in today's multimedia enhanced society. Using a bright new art program to present this, Understanding Computers 98 Edition, explains how computers are not just a tool to make our lives easier but a necessary partner in everyday life. In an engaging lively style, UC 98 details the computer's origins, its present influence and its future in global terms. A perfect introduction to computers, this concepts book is accessible to both returning students and incoming freshmen wanting to learn how they cart use the computer more effectively.