Description This new edition of the popular Foundations of Computing book is designed to provide its readers with sound concepts and knowledge of Computers and Information Technology. Its chapters and their contents are chosen carefully to introduce the readers to important concepts in Computer Science (CS). Computer Applications (CA) and Information Technology (IT) through a single book. East chapter addresses fundamental concepts, popular technologies and current state-of-the-art topics. Complete with numerous illustrative diagrams, practical examples, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter questions and glossary of important terms: Foundations of Computing is designed to serve as textbook for various foundation courses in CS, CA and IT. Students and IT Professionals will find it suitable for use as a reference book as well. Candidates preparing for various Entrance Tests and Competitive Examinations will also find it suitable for preparing for potions on CS, CA and IT. Table of contents Chapter 1: Characteristics, Evolution, And Classification of Computers Chapter 2: Internal Data Representation in Computers Chapter 3: Digital Systems Design Chapter 4: Computer Architecture Chapter 5: Secondary Storage Chapter 6: Input- Output Devices Chapter 7: Software Chapter 8: Planning the Computer Program Chapter 9: Programming Languages Chapter 10: Operating Systems Chapter 11: Data Management And Information Retrieval Chapter 12: Data Communications and Computer Networks Chapter 13: The Internet Chapter 14: Multimedia Computing Chapter 15: Information Security Chapter 16: Application Domains Glossary Index Notes