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SCHMIDT  \nFLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE  \nii Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, Eighth Edition  \nComplete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, Eighth Edition  \nCopyright © 2020 by Pearson Education, Inc.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.  \nISBN-13: 978-0-7897-6050-0  \nISBN-10: 0-7897-6050-9  \nLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2019930917 ScoutAutomatedPrintCode  \nTrademarks  \nAll terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Pearson IT Certification cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.  \nWarning and Disclaimer  \nEvery effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The author and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book.  \nSpecial Sales  \nFor information about buying this title in bulk quantities, or for special sales opportunities (which may include electronic versions; custom cover designs; and content particular to your business, training goals, marketing focus, or branding interests), please contact our corporate sales department at corpsales@pearsoned.com or (800) 382-3419.  \nFor government sales inquiries, please [contact governmentsales@pearsoned.com](contact governmentsales@pearsoned.com).  \nFor questions about sales outside the U.S., please contact [intlcs@pearson.com](intlcs@pearson.com).  \nEditor-in-Chief  \nMark Taub  \nExecutive Editor  \nMary Beth Ray  \nSenior Editor  \nJames Manly  \nDevelopment Editor  \nEllie C. 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