Prentice Hall's Illustrated Dictionary of Computing (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

by Jonar C. Nader (Author)

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Product Description
The best-selling full-color illustrated guide to computer terminology, completely revised and updated -- now with 5,000 entries. The First Edition of Prentice Hall's Illustrated Dictionary of Computing won raves all over the world. Eckhard Pfeiffer, Compaq's CEO, called it "a perfect reference." ADvantage called it "a must read," and Computer User Magazine called it "a fine reference." The brand-new Second Edition is even better. It includes more color photographs, illustrations and tables... all-new coverage of industry trends, including new projections... new contributions from experts in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia...and 1,000 new definitions. Filled with fun facts, hypertext references, and great quotations, this is a great reference book. MARKET: Anyone who uses, writes about or reads about computers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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At last, a complete dictionary of computer terms which is accurate, comprehensive and instructive with contributions gathered from over 100 leading companies as well as numerous other international sources. The author not only gives well researched and concise definitions which clarify the muddle inherent in most computer terminology, but also provides the reader with background information, where appropriate, which aids understanding of the term's correct usage. Anyone who uses, writes about or reads about computers will find this book to be an invaluable reference. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

• Paperback: 792 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3rd Bk&CD- edition (March 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130951048
• ISBN-13: 978-0130951045
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
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