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Table of Contents

Chapter 1
The Beginning ................................................................................................................. 4
A Short History of Information Technology ........................................................ 4
The Hellenistic World ........................................................................................... 5
Early Programmable Devices ............................................................................. 6
Communications and Information Storage ...................................................... 7
Information Technology Since 1980 ................................................................. 8
Information Technology Today .............................................................................. 9
Types of Information Tools and Media ............................................................... 10
Personal Computer ............................................................................................. 10
Storage Media ..................................................................................................... 11
Internet Options and Communication ............................................................ 13
Chapter 2
Understanding BizIT ...................................................................................................... 15
Assessing Your I.T. Needs .................................................................................... 15
Desk and chair .................................................................................................... 16
Bookcase/Shelves............................................................................................... 16
Table ..................................................................................................................... 17
Telephone (And Phone System) ...................................................................... 17
Computer and Monitor ....................................................................................... 18
Printer, Copier, FAX Machine............................................................................ 20
Other I.T. Options .................................................................................................. 20
All Those Bells And Whistles; Do You Really Need Them? ......................... 21
Getting It Cheap ..................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 3
Getting Organized ......................................................................................................... 25
Setting Up Your Workspace ................................................................................. 25
Organizing the Worktop .................................................................................... 25
Peripherals and Office Supplies ....................................................................... 26
About Wireless Technology ............................................................................... 27
Getting Online ......................................................................................................... 29
Dial-Up .................................................................................................................. 29
Satellite ................................................................................................................ 29
DSL ........................................................................................................................ 30
T1 and T3 ............................................................................................................. 30
A Word Of Caution.............................................................................................. 31
Networking: The Intranet ..................................................................................... 31
Sharing Printers and Programs ........................................................................ 33
About Sharing Programs ................................................................................... 34
Protecting Yourself And Your Business .............................................................. 37