Computers and Information ProcessingPrentice Hall, 1991 - 610 pages Aims to introduce the reader to the world of computers, illustrating how to use them. Topics covered include file processing, data communications, databases, computer languages and programming, packaged software, systems analysis and design and information systems. |
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