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The Rolls-Royce of Computer Dictionaries. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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The best reference without question. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 1082 pages
  • Publisher: AMACOM; 2nd edition (March 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0814479855
  • ISBN-13: 978-0814479858
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,825,769 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!!!, July 28, 1999
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I did a thorough comparison...this book is more comprehensive and detailed, also wonderfully illustrated! I'm studying for my MCSE and consider this book indispensable, also it offers excellent value for the money.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, comprehensive, complete, good illustrations, useful., June 3, 1999
By jbclarkejr@worldnet.att.net (Lafayette, Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews
I thumbed through at least three Computer Encyclopedias at the bookstore. Using specific words such as "chip", I would then read about that word in each of the various books. This book has just what I need at my level of understanding. I admit that this book was the most expensive. The illustrations are very helpful. Frequently there is a narrative of the history of the item, the discoverer, dates, and photos. For me, it beats the competition by a mile!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference manual to have around., December 9, 2001
I work people whose computer knowledge varies from very little to a serious computer user. This reference manual is one book that all levels can benefit from. This book is the perfect manual to answer the questions in an easy to understand format without all that technical jargon.

The book is over 1100 pages and is loaded with pictures and figures to give a visual representation of the definition which makes is easier to understand some of the concepts covered. There is computer definitions, vendor breakdowns, and certification analysis and application definitions.

Some of the topics covered are networking, computers, MACs and applications. Some of the technologies included are CISCO, CompTIA, ATM, FDDI, Ethernet and token ring. Also included is a cd-rom which has over 5000 more definitions not included in the book. Overall a great addition to my technical library.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A COMPREHENSIVE COMPUTER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
Unlike most other computer dictionaries/encyclopaedias in its class, the inclusion of a companion CD-ROM gave this "Computer Desktop Encyclopedia" a comfortable... Read more
Published on March 2, 2003 by reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best PC Encyclopedia ever written
And too bad it's out of print. While this book will not teach you how to use a PC, it will define every computer related (and often electronics) term you can imagine. Read more
Published on January 16, 2003 by Travis M. Owens

5.0 out of 5 stars computer desktop encly
This book makes a complicated machine like computer very easy to understand
Published on May 11, 2002 by Ashar B

5.0 out of 5 stars This is A 5* book
The best thing I love about this book is the writing style of Prof. Freedman and how easily and clearly it can crystallize, the otherwise complex computer terminology, components... Read more
Published on January 12, 2002 by J. Kang

5.0 out of 5 stars Best technology reference ever!
Also available on CD rom, updated quarterly!! I use this as much as any other application on my PC. Book is wonderful. CD-ROM is even better. Highest marks. Read more
Published on November 27, 2001 by Karl Fife

5.0 out of 5 stars "Reader friendly" explanations of all the latest devices
Now in a comprehensive, expanded and up-to-date ninth edition, Alan Freedman's Computer Desktop Encyclopedia useful reference text and CD-ROM package contains more than 10,000... Read more
Published on November 11, 2001 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a goldmine of information ...
When I was hired as a personnel recruiter (a job I had exactly three weeks), I had so much to learn. Read more
Published on July 29, 2001 by Julie

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent, Well Thought Out Book
This book is a must have for anyone who is a novice or professional in the computer field. Great companion for the student in class. Read more
Published on September 20, 2000 by dtietz4883

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
A must have for all serious computer people- novices and professionals
Published on July 12, 1999 by petwen5191@earthlink.net

5.0 out of 5 stars a complete reference Dictionary from A-Z
what ever you want to know or if you want to find something out about computers or the internet this is the book to turn to. Read more
Published on May 31, 1999

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