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Alan Freedman
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The Computer Glossary: The Complete Illustrated Desk Reference |
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English |
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Paperback |
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476 |
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1994-12-06 |
| ISBN: |
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0814401279 |
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AMACOM |
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1.9 pounds |
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6.93 x 9.76 x 0.94 inches |
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7 |
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Product Description
This book/disk pack keeps readers up to date with over 2000 revisions and new entries. It is aimed at industry experts and novices alike, and is a compendium of computer concepts, terms, jargon, products and the industry. With cross-referencing and phonetic listings of acronyms, it gives readers ready access to terminology. This package includes both DOS and Windows versions, and enables users to have instant look-up on their computers. The software includes a DOS tutorial with hundreds of command examples, Windows help and quick references.
Amazon.com Review
The seventh edition is substantially expanded with over 6,000 computer terms. This dictionary covers basic computer vocabulary, graphics and multimedia terminology, and a sampling of cyberslang and Internet terms, plus programming, networking, UNIX, and PC jargon. Profiles on industry leaders and historic happenings make this glossary interesting as well as useful. Definitions are tailored to the type of word. Basic terms are defined in layman's language while the specific technical jargon is defined with more technical terms. Comprehensive cross-referencing gives you quick access to what you're looking for.
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