Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies [Paperback]

Dan Gookin (Author), Sandra Hardin Gookin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764501437 | ISBN-13: 978-0764501432 | Publication Date: January 21, 1998 | Edition: 3rd

Jargon, acronyms, and technobabble — explained in plain English

Includes the latest Internet lingo

Your indispensable desk reference for the information age Do your eyes glaze over when people start talking about high-tech topics? Are you in danger of becoming a computer illiterate? Relax! With this friendly, easy-to-understand dictionary at your side, you'll be able to figure out the difference between RAM and ROM — and talk intelligently about everything from ANSI and ASCII to Yahoo! and ZMODEM.

Discover how to: Understand over 2,000 high-tech terms Decipher all those puzzling acronyms Avoid embarrassment at electronics stores Join in conversations about computers Impress colleagues and amaze your boss

The Dummies Way^™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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Discover how to:

Make sense of all those acronyms
Define the latest Internet jargon
Use computer terms correctly
Get up to speed on new processors
Decipher topics from Active to XML --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Packed with over 2,000 up-to-date terms for quick and easy lookup!

Explains the latest computer jargon — in plain English

Includes loads of handy Web lingo

Find out how to pronounce and use thousands of terms!
Unless you find pocket protectors fashionable, yuu're probably not totally hip to the never-ending stream of new technobabble. Get up to speed on the latest geek speak with this fun dictionary, which includes coverage of the latest products, technologies, and buzzwords — DSL, XHTML, USB, and many more!

Discover how to:

• Make sense of all those acronyms
• Define the latest Internet jargon
• Use computer terms correctly
• Get up to speed on new processors
• Decipher topics from Active to XML

THE DUMMIES WAY^TM

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Get Smart! www.dummies.com

• Register to win cool prizes
• Browse exclusive articles and excerpts
• Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter
• Chat with authors and preview other books
• Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 3rd edition (January 21, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764501437
• ISBN-13: 978-0764501432
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,466,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected !, June 18, 2001

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This review is from: Illustrated Computer Dictionary for Dummies, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

When I purchased this book I was looking for a dictionary full of words that a novice would not understand reguarding computers. Instead I ended up with a book with limited definitions and silly jokes ! If I had time I would have returned it ! Half the definitions I look up arent even in the book. Save your money and buy a better dictionary.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference in addition to your library, March 17, 2001

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This review is from: Illustrated Computer Dictionary for Dummies, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This book is exactly what the title implies. If you find yourself having little difficulty describing a computer term, then you can turn to this reference. Everything is in alphabetical order and comes with simple illustrations. Before the alphabet there are metacharacters any of these are described.

Due to the accelerating advances in technology many terms are not in this edition.