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Introduction to Computers and Information Systems: The Internet Edition Review

Introduction to Computers and Information Systems: The Internet Edition
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This book is being used in our college course. Most of the students find this book to be very confusing. The book is not very well planned. We have many suggestions for it's improvement. To begin with it should be simply and easy to read. If your looking for a book to put you to sleep, this is it. The information is hard to access, even using the index. Our class survey of 245 students found that only 3 students thought this was a good book. That leaves 243 students you have lost. Sorry we can't give you a good review, but when we have to pay money for these books we expect something in return. Our class is unsure why this book was chosen!

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Provides an overview of introductory computer and information systems concepts. Found throughout the book are web based activities which direct students to the internet. This edition is supported by a Website designed to expose students to the Internet and its information resourses. The internet bridge offers monthly Technology updates to keep the instructor and the student current with changes in this dynamic market. The internet exercises are designed to enhance students understanding and appreciation of the material in the book; introduce them to what the Internet has to offer; help them with their Internet navigation skills; show them how to find information on the Internet; show them how the internet can be used as a tool for business and personal problem solving, and help them become confident internet surfers.

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Management Information Systems Review

Management Information Systems
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This book was the required text for an MBA MIS class. The book is extremely rudimentary and bachelor-level. It doesn't really get into MIS until Chapter 11. It's more of a history book of technology.

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This is a benchmark text for the syllabus organized by technology (a week on databases, a week on networks, a week on systems development, etc.) taught from a managerial perspective. O'Brien defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance. Real world cases finalize the explanation.

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New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition (New Perspectives Series) Review

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition (New Perspectives Series)
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I myself am fairly computer literate; I am after all a computer repair tech. I also work in my local college with people that are having difficulty with computers in general. I get to see this book often.
This is a good book since it covers all the basics of the world of Microsoft Office 2007, it goes over word, excel and PowerPoint nicely.
This book also has major issues with its wording, for the college student that grew up surrounded with computers it was not that bad. However for the older, say 40+ group it is a terrible book. Directions are hard to follow and understand. I have seen students come to me needing help with some of the work the book asks them to do and I have difficulty following and understand the instructions and I have been in the computer and electronics field since 1982.
Another MAJOR FLAW with this book is that it often asks you to work on a partly started document that you can download off line. Most of the time I spend with a student trying to help them with this book often requires me to spend the first 45 minutes trying to find the file. The web site is so intent in trying to sell you the book they didn't consider if someone who owns the book is trying to get access to the data there told to. It would be better if this book came with a CD with all the data on it.
If you're an "older" person who is looking to get a book to help with gaining some computer knowledge, this is possibly the worst book you can ever get your hands on. You will find your-self frustrated and unable to do the work with out any outside help. After paying the exuberant price for a "College" book you will most likely find your self eager to either return it or to burn it.
For the college student who is told that this is your textbook, with every homework assignment, give the "Case instructions" a glance and look to see it you understand it before you leave the classroom.

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