Includes index.

Contents: Understanding the computer system -- So you want to buy a PC? -- How will you use your PC? -- Crossing the digital divide -- How do you work with information? -- Using the internet -- Using the internet? -- What is the world wide web? -- Understanding websites -- Using online information services -- Using web browser software -- Using E-mail -- Using software -- Understanding the operating system -- PC Operating systems -- Using applications -- Using utilities -- Using hardware -- Understanding the system unit -- Using input and output devices -- Using storage devices -- Using communications devices -- Understanding the network world -- Understanding communications technology -- What is a computer network? Understanding E-business and E-commerce.