Review
Solid, sensible advice and guidance for the intelligent computer user....The manual to keep around the office or home. A fascinating, skilled work of reference. -- The Book Reader, Spring/Summer 2000
From the Back Cover
Waterfields Guide to Computer Software gives a solid understanding of how to use most word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs as well as Windows and the Internet.
Nearly all types of software are discussed---from illustration programs to anti-virus utilities---and tables list many programs on the market with approximate prices.
Advanced concepts---such as networks and programming technology---are covered in clear, concise language. This gives you information to help you stay abreast of developments in the computer field.
This book is designed to enable you to find and absorb information quickly without reading a lot of background material. The format and comprehensiveness make it an excellent reference. With over 200 illustrations, 60 tables, an extensive glossary with more than 400 terms, and explanations of 124 acronyms, you will love the convenience this authoritative volume offers. It is edited by Dr. Arthur L. Delcher, who has published numerous journal articles and book chapters in professional computer publications. Critics had only good things to say about a previous Waterfields Press book he edited, Waterfields Guide to Computer Terms:
"This is the most helpful little reference I've seen in this difficult area." ---Verne Clemence, The StarPhoenix
"[Waterfields Guide to Computer Terms is] one of the handiest dictionaries to keep around the office."---The Book Reader
"It is the perfect book to consult before purchasing a computer. " ---Choice
