About Personal Computers(个人计算机概况) 1
1.1 Text 1
CHAPTER1 1
1.2 Language Focus(英语文体入门) 5
1.3 Reading Supplements 6
1.3.1 The Origin of Microcomputers 6
1.3.2 PC Overview 7
1.4 Translation Of The Text(个人计算机概况) 8
CHAPTER 2 10
Hardware Concepts(硬件基础) 10
2.1 Text 10
2.2 Language Focus(英语学习工具书) 13
2.3.1 System Configuration 15
2.3 Reading Supplements 15
2.3.2 How to beat Home with Your Computer 16
2.4 Translation Of The Text(硬件基础) 17
CHAPTER 3 19
Software Concepts(软件基础) 19
3.1 Text 19
3.2 Language Focus(翻译基础) 22
3.3 Reading Supplements 25
3.3.1 Basic Software Concepts 25
3.3.2 System Software 26
3.4 Translation Of The Text(软件基础) 27
4.1 Text 29
CHAPTER 4 29
MS-DOS Basics(MS-DOS简介) 29
4.2 Language Focus(科技文体翻译要旨) 33
4.3 Reading Supplements 35
4.3.1 Understanding CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT 35
4.3.2 Setting Search Path for External DOS Commands 37
4.4 Translation Of The Text(MS-DOS) 38
CHAPTER 5 41
Windows Basics(Windows简介) 41
5.1 Text 41
5.2 Language Focus(屏幕提示信息) 46
5.3.1 A Profile of Microsoft Corporation 47
5.3 Reading Supplements 47
5.3.2 The Macintosh Computer 48
5.4 Translation Of The Text(Windows简介) 49
CHAPTER 6 52
Word Processing(文字处理) 52
6.1 Text 52
6.2 Language Focus(科技术语的概念) 56
6.3 Reading Supplements 57
6.3.1 Desktop Publishing 57
6.3.2 Word Processing Procedures 58
6.4 Translation Of The Text(文字处理) 60
Programming Languages(程序设计语言) 62
7.1 Text 62
CHAPTER 7 62
7.2 Language Focus(英语术语的特点) 66
7.3 Reading Supplements 67
7.3.1 A Brief Survey of Common Programming Languages 67
7.3.2 Program Logical Control Structures 69
7.4 Translation Of The Text(程序设计语言) 69
CHAPTER 8 71
Networking Concepts(网络基础) 71
8.1 Text 71
8.2 Language Focus(汉语术语的特点) 74
8.3 Reading Supplements 75
8.3.1 Basic Components of Networks 75
8.3.2 How to Connect to the Internet? 77
8.4 Translation Of The Text(网络基础) 78
CHAPTER 9 80
Database Overview(数据库综述) 80
9.1 Text 80
9.2 Language Focus(术语标准化) 83
9.3 Reading Supplements 84
9.3.1 Database Query Languages 84
9.3.2 Relational Databases 85
9.4 Translation Of The Text(数据库综述) 86
CHAPTER 10 88
Computer Viruses(计算机病毒) 88
10.1 Text 88
10.2 Language Focus(港台科技术语) 94
10.3.1 An Overview of Computer Viruses 95
10.3 Reading Supplements 95
10.3.2 What is Boot 97
10.4 Translation Of The Text(计算机病毒) 99
CHAPTER 11 103
Peripherals: Printer And Display(处围设备:打印机与显示器) 103
11.1 Text 103
11.2 Language Focus(排错信息) 109
11.3 Reading Supplements 112
11.3.1 Color Depths 112
11.3.2 USB Fire Wire 113
11.4 Translation Of The Text(外围设备、打印机与显示器) 114
12.1 Text 118
CHAPTER 12 118
Peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse And Modem(外围设备：键盘、鼠标与调制解调器) 118
12.2 Language Focus(说明书) 123
12.3 Reading Supplements 125
12.3.1 BIOSROM CMOS Memory 125
12.3.2 Small Computer Systems Interface(SCSI) 126
12.4 Translation Of The Text(外围设备、键盘、鼠标与调制解调器) 128
CHAPTER 13 131
Internet Overview(因特网纵览) 131
13.1 Text 131
13.2 Language Focus(因特网的正式定义) 133
13.3 Reading Supplements 134
13.3.1 About the Internet 134
13.3.2 How to Choose an ISP 135
13.4 Translation Of The Text(因特网纵览) 136
CHAPTER 14 138
The World Wide Web(成维网) 138
14.1 Text 138
14.2 Language Focus(会话体英语) 141
14.3 Reading Supplements 141
14.3.1 The World Wide Web 141
14.3.2 How the Web Works 142
14.4 Translation Of The Text 143
The Domain Name System(域名系统) 144
15.1 Text 144
CHAPTER 15 144
15.2 Language Focus(新闻体英语) 147
15.3 Reading Supplements 148
15.3.1 DNS Basics 148
15.3.2 Types of Domain Names 149
15.4 Translation Of The Text(域名系统) 150
CHAPTER 16 152
E-mail(电子邮件) 152
16.1 Text 152
16.2 Language Focus(电子邮件) 154
16.3 Reading Supplements 155
16.3.1 Mailbox Access 155
16.4 Translation Of The Text(电子邮件) 156
16.3.2 How to Send an E-mail 156
CHAPTER 17 158
The C Programming Language(C语言) 158
17.1 Text 158
17.2 Language Focus(警告信息) 163
17.3 Reading Supplements 165
17.3.1 Data Structures 165
17.3.2 Characteristics of C++ 166
17.4 Translation Of The Text(C语言) 168
CHAPTER 18 171
TCP/IP(TCP/IP协议组) 171
18.1 Text 171
18.2 Language Focus(Readme简介) 175
18.3 Reading Supplements 177
18.3.1 The Transmission Control Protocol 177
18.3.2 Ipv4versusIpv6 177
18.4 Translation Of The Text(TCP/IP协议组) 179
CHAPTER 19 181
CD-ROM(~{9bEL~}) 181
19.1 Text 181
19.2 Language Focus(广告英语) 183
19.3 Reading Supplements 184
19.3.1 An Overview of the Compact Disc 184
19.3.2 A Comparison of CD-ROMs and Magnetic Disks 185
19.4 Translation Of The Text(光盘) 187
20.1 Text 189
PC Memory Basics(内存基本概念) 189
CHAPTER 20 189
20.2 Language Focus(命令执行情况简报) 194
20.3 Reading Supplements 196
20.3.1 Flash Memory 196
20.3.2 Virtual Memory 196
20.4 Translation Of The Text(内存基本概念) 198
CHAPTER 21 201
Multimedia Concepts(多媒体基础) 201
21.1 Text 201
21.2 Language Focus(教范体英语) 204
21.3 Reading Supplements 205
21.3.1 MP3 205
21.3.2 Digital Audio 206
21.4 Translation Of The Text(多媒体基础) 207
CHAPTER 22 209
A Survey Of CPU(处理器概况) 209
22.1 Text 209
22.2 Language Focus(FAQ的简介) 214
22.3 Reading Supplements 215
22.3.1 About microprocessors 215
22.3.2 The Binary System 215
22.4 Translation Of The Text(FAQ的简介) 216
CHAPTER 23 219
Networking Devices: Repeaters(网络设备：中继器) 219
23.1 Text 219
23.2 Language Focus(法律体英语) 222
23.3.1 Hubs and Switching Hubs 223
23.3 Reading Supplements 223
23.3.2 Bridges 224
23.4 Translation Of The Text(网络设备：中继器) 224
CHAPTER 24 226
ISDN(综合业务数字网) 226
24.1 Text 226
24.2 Language Focus(硬件维护指南) 229
24.3 Reading Supplements 230
24.3.1 ISDN Adapters 230
24.3.2 What is ATM? 231
24.4 Translation Of The Text(综合业务数字网) 232
25.1 Text 234
CHAPTER 25 234
Linux Overview(Linux简介) 234
25.2 Language Focus(网上英语) 237
25.3 Reading Supplements 239
25.3.1 Introduction to Linux 239
25.3.2 Linux sprouts from humble roots 240
25.4 Translation Of The Text(Linux简介) 241
APPENDIX A 242
Practical Writings(英语应用文) 242
APPENDIXB 245
Key To Exercises(练习答案) 245
BIBLIOGRAPHY(参考文献) 248