Webster's New World Dictionary of Computer Terms - Softcover

Pfaffenberger, Bryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028628845 ISBN 13: 9780028628844

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 1999

Synopsis

With over 4,000 definitions of computer and Internet terms, acronyms, jargon, and slang, Webster's New World Dictionary "RM" of Computer Terms, 7th Edition is the most complete and comprehensive compact computer dictionary on the market today. This revised and updated edition covers the latest in terms, trends, and technology in the world of PCs, Mac, Windows Window NT, Unix, the Internet, multimedia, telecommunications, virtual reality, and more. Clear, jargon-free definitions and extensive cross-references make the Webster's New Worm Dictionary "RM" of Computer Terms, 7th Edition the perfect resource for newbies and hackers alike.

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Review

One of the downsides of the Information Age is that the average citizen has been bombarded with acronyms and technical terms that were once only of concern to men in white labs coats. Even the daily newspapers routinely throw out terms such as "broadband" and "Java application" with only the most cursory of explanations.

Webster's New World Dictionary of Computer Termswill bring you up to date on such geek-speak. This handy reference guide covers everything from the most basic terms ("computer", "RAM", "modem") to phrases that only digerati types will ever need to know. You probably don't need to know what "write precompensation" refers to; if you do need to know, you probably already know it.

Most of Webster's definitions are helpful (finally, a reference source that adequately explains "middleware" and "keystroke buffer" in simple terms), but sometimes the descriptions themselves need clarifications. You'll only get vaguely closer to understanding what "cloud" means after reading its definition.

The danger with this type of reference guide, of course, is that newer terms crop up faster than it takes to browse through the book. Webster's keeps itself remarkably current--this is the eighth edition of the dictionary--so you'll find entries for "Jini" and "Windows 2000".

Whether a computer novice or an aficionado who likes to keep up to date on the latest jargon, Webster's New World Dictionary of Computer Terms will get you up to speed on the latest geek-speak. There's even an entry for "geek". --John Frederick Moore, Amazon.com

Synopsis

Defines terms and concepts related to computers, programming, electronics, telecommunications, and information science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0028628845
• ISBN 13: 9780028628844
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 592