electronic data processing

Describes the variety of jobs within the computer field and provides information on salaries, training requirements, responsibilities, and the work culture.

"Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the artificial intelligence field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career . . . introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper!"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an overview of the development of computers from the early days of electronic adding machines to the present day personal computer and addresses the fundamental role that private business and the government played in helping to advance computer technology through the years.

Chronicles computing history from the first digital computers in the 1940s to fall of the dot-coms in 2000, discussing the development of smaller and smaller systems, personal computers, and networking, and such topics as Linux open source software and the Microsoft antitrust suit.

An overview of careers in the computer technician field.

A dictionary of computer terms explaining parts, functions, and useful jargon.