1. Introduction to Computers, the Internet and Java
Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.
—John F. Kennedy
Good design is good business.
—Thomas J. Watson, Founder of IBM
Objectives
In this chapter you’ll:
Learn about exciting recent developments in the computer field.
Learn computer hardware, software and networking basics.
Understand the data hierarchy.
Understand the different types of programming languages.
Understand the importance ...
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