Prentice Halls Illustrated Dictionary of Computing - Softcover

Nader, Jonar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137199988 ISBN 13: 9780137199983

Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR, 1992

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Author

This industry badly needs to standardize its jargon.
This dictionary is not a collection of terms just for the fun of it.

It is a serious work that has taken over seven years of research. Now in its third edition, it has become known for its accuracy.

It contains a style manual so that readers will also know how to write documents that contain computer terms.

Students, teachers, business people, journalists, even industry experts will find this book easy to read, and easy to follow.

It is not a dry book. It contains some humor to make it much more interesting to pick up and browse through.

Best of all, this book is not aligned to any computer company. This means that the reader can received unbiased information about the industry at large.

Synopsis

For anyone from a technical expert to a beginner, this dictionary of computing terminology describes the meaning behind words, phrases, acronyms, and abbreviations used in a wide cross section of the business and industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0137199988
• ISBN 13: 9780137199983
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 544