Dictionary of Computing (Peter Collin Publishing Professional Series) [Paperback]

S. M. H. Collin (Author)

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Series: Peter Collin Publishing Professional Series | Publication Date: January 15, 2001

Drawing from every area of computing including software, hardware, networking, PCs, minicomputers, mainframes, the Internet and Web, multimedia, and programming, this is the most comprehensive dictionary available for this fast-growing field. Over 10,000 entries cover not just computing but also related fields. Complex terms such as PDA, Ethernet, and GUI are fully explained, as many sample programs are provided. This new edition is revised and includes all the latest terms and acronyms. Students will especially appreciate that the definitions are written using a simple vocabulary, and entries include quotations from computer magazines to show real-life usage. This can be used by people with only a basic command of English and limited knowledge of computers as well as professional programmers.

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Also available on CD-ROM for Microsoft Windows (0-948549-70-X) for $39.99 -- (Pubcomments) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Simon Collin is author of The Dictionary of Information Technology, Dictionary of Multimedia, and Dictionary of Personal Computing and the Internet.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 381 pages
• Publisher: Peter Collin Pub Ltd; 3nd edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1901659046
• ISBN-13: 978-1901659047
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,658,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to start, September 18, 2000

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This review is from: Dictionary of Computing (Peter Collin Publishing Professional Series) (Paperback)

This book is a guide to begin the investigation of a subject or simply to know to the meaning of a word or concept. It has numerous terms that cover all the subjects relative to the computation and information technologies. Each word is explained in brief form, some include notes or commentaries, in addition it includes the meaning of abbreviations.