Microsoft® Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition [Paperback]

Microsoft Press (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735614954 | ISBN-13: 978-0735614956 | Publication Date: June 1, 2002 | Edition: 5th ed.

From broadband to wireless, XML to Xbox™, Tablet PCs to digital TV—here’s the one resource that defines over 10,000 technical terms for home and office! The fifth edition of the award-winning MICROSOFT COMPUTER DICTIONARY has been fully updated and expanded with thousands of new entries. You get simple, concise definitions for understanding even the most arcane terms—as well as the newest high-tech acronyms and jargon. From A: (drive) to zettabyte, the MICROSOFT COMPUTER DICTIONARY makes the latest technology accessible to all!

COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT Covers everything from smartphones to superservers, 10Base2 to ;-)

DEFINES AND ILLUSTRATES Helpful diagrams and drawings complete the picture for complex topics

RELEVANT TO ALL Whether you’re a home user or an industry professional, you’ll find terms and concepts essential to your understanding

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About the Author

Founded in 1975, Microsoft® (Nasdaq 'MSFT') is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software any time, any place and on any device.

Product Details

• Paperback: 637 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 5th ed. edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735614954
• ISBN-13: 978-0735614956
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GOOD, BUT NOT THE BEST VALUE, February 16, 2003

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This review is from: Microsoft® Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

Yes, this edition of "Microsoft Computer Dictionary" has been revised and updated, when compared to the previous editions. Its 10,000 entries centered on software, hardware, and internet terms. They are easy to understand. But the fact that Microsoft stopped adding attached CD-ROMs (with this edition), without any significant price reduction is irritating. It depicts the company's insensitivity to the consumer needs.
However, this is not a bad dictionary to use, if you will tolerate this latest arrogance. It contains some new acronyms on XML, Xbox, tablet PCs, and wireless network. But, be aware that there are other computer dictionaries in the market, which offer much more for less money: including attached CD-ROMs.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Computer Dictionary , Fifth Edition by MICROSOFT P, May 25, 2002

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This review is from: Microsoft® Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

I personally think that as far as Computer Dictionaries go this is an excellent one , but I must WARN YOU.... If you looking for the accompanying CD that came with all the past versions , YOUR OUT OF LUCK.... I think portability is a big factor and having the book on CD in the field is much easier than lugging the desktop book around.. EITHER "MICROSOFT" PRESS IS GETTING REALLY CHEAP OR BILL IS GETTING PARANOID OVER ALL THE LAWSUITS AND DECIDED TO SAVE SOME MONEY , I DON'T KNOW.. I DO KNOW THAT I GIVE THIS BOOK THREE STARS BECAUSE OF THIS , OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT A HIGHER RATING... So be AWARE of this.......

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 3, 2011

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This review is from: Microsoft® Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

This book gives everything you can think of to look up. This is a good book for all. A perfect reference.