NetLingo: The Internet Dictionary (Paperback)

by Erin Jansen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A comprehensive A-Z of every kind of Internet gibberish you are ever likely to encounter." -- Reader's Digest

"A comprehensive A-Z of every kind of Internet gibberish you are ever likely to encounter." -- Reader's Digest

"A living dictionary devoted to the often cryptic and comedic vocabulary of the Internet, which is evolving at record speed." -- PC Magazine

"Fast relief from confusing Internet jargon." -- The London Times

"NetLingo's guide to jargon, acronyms and silly smileys is super." -- People magazine

"NetLingo's guide to jargon, acronyms and silly smileys is super." -- People

"NetLingo's guide to jargon, acronyms and silly smileys is super." -- People magazine

"No acronym or phrase goes unexplained." -- Computer Currents

"Want to know the meaning of a word, this is the place to find out." -- Fortune magazine

Product Description
With emphasis on the personal, business, and technology aspects that make using the Internet so unique, this handy reference presents more than 2,500 computer-related terms and industry-specific jargon for anyone who needs to learn the new language of the Net. Newbies as well as techies will find commonly used shorthand, modern office phrases, and a large collection of emoticons and ASII art. An index sorts the terms into 10 popular categories with a complete list of international country codes and file extensions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Netlingo Inc.; 1st edition (August 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970639678
• ISBN-13: 978-0970639677
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #845,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Handy, Accessible Guide for Every Computer User, June 6, 2002

By	Avid Surfer But Still Learning (New York) - See all my reviews

The Netlingo dictionary gives me an enormous assortment of Internet, computing, telecom, and networking terms for reference. The definitions are written in a laid-back, conversational tone. It's as readable and friendly as you can get in this technical area, but it doesn't get condescending or cutesy. I wind up reading the surrounding terms after I've looked something up. I've recommended it to my parents because any computer user will benefit from having the dictionary as he or she moves up the learning curve. Plus, the chat acronyms, smilies, and assicons are hilarious ;-)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first NetLingo Review, May 10, 2002

By	Brenton C. Lively - See all my reviews

NetLingo has become a wonderful resource for me in understanding what my 'web guys' are talking about. I am somewhat computer saavy, but sometimes get my cookies confused with my bytes. It is nice to finally have a reference beside my 14 year old nephew. I'm getting a copy today for my home office.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have in Internet Industry!, June 17, 2002

By	"aleksandra" (Nevada City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This dictionary is fun and gorgeous! Great format: very light and ergonomic having over 500 pages of invaluable information! Clever design. Everyone in computer industry should have it on the desk, read it during lunch break, have it as a contemporary coffee-table book. You will learn something new even if you think you know all about it. It may open your eyes on terms you have used incorrectly. I am webdesigner with years of experience and I have always thought that "hacker" is a negative hero in the Internet jargon, but I was wrong according to Netlingo Dictionary... I believe that it's newest Net dictionary out there.