Chapter 1 Introduction to Microcomputer 1
1.1 Microcomputer 1
1.2 From Computer to Microcomputer 2
1.3 Systems Using Microprocessors 4
1.4 Microcomputer Hardware Review 6
1.5 Microcomputer Software Review 12
Chapter 2 Using DOS 15
2.1 Operating Systems Software Fundamentals 15
2.2 Using DOS Commands 19
2.3 Creating Directory Structures with DOS 29
2.4 Copying File into Directory Structure 32
3.1 Word Processing Software Overview 35
Chapter 3 Word Processing 35
3.2 Word Processing Features 37
3.3 Word Processing Using WordPerfect 40
Chapter 4 BASIC Programming for the User 62
4.1 Introduction to BASIC 62
4.2 Getting Started in BASIC 64
4.3 Constants and Variables 66
4.4 Programs and Line Numbers 69
4.5 Structuring Our Programs 71
4.6 Data Oriented Commands 83
4.7 Commands for Selection and Iteration 89
4.8 Arrays 110
4.9 Sequential Files 117
4.10 A Sample Program 121
5.1 Introduction to Pascal 130
Chapter 5 Pascal Programming for the User 130
5.2 Analyzing the Pascal Program 132
5.3 Variables and Assignment,Data Types and Expressions 138
5.4 The Flow of Control 147
5.5 Practicing in Pascal 158
5.6 Functions and Procedures 165
5.7 More on Data Types 177
5.8 Sequential Files 188
5.9 Structured Types 200
5.10 Practicing in Pascal—Ⅱ 214
5.11 Some Advanced Features 223
6.1 Introduction to dBASEⅢ 233
Chapter 6 Using dBASEⅢ 233
6.2 Database Design 237
6.3 Creating a Database with dBASEⅢ 242
6.4 Changing Your Database 257
6.5 Sorting and Indexing Your Database 265
6.6 Creating Reports 275
6.7 Introduction to dBASEⅢ Programming 282
6.8 Decision Making within a dBASEⅢ Program 298
6.9 File Management 307
6.10 Creating and Refining Screen Displays 320
Appendix Ⅰ Exercises for Chapter 4 329
Appendix Ⅱ Exercises for Chapter 5 335
Appendix Ⅲ Exercises for Chapter 6 339