Jargon: An Informal Dictionary of Computer Terms

Williams, Robin; Cummings, Steve

ISBN 10: 0938151843 / ISBN 13: 9780938151845

Published by Peachpit Press, 1993

About this Item

Jargon: An Informal Dictionary of Computer Terms- A book with hundreds of computer terms explained in such a way that the reader actually understands the word after reading the definition. Covers both the Macintosh and PC world, as well as peripheral terminology. Explains not only the technical definition of the word, but also the how and why of the word.

Seller Inventory # 005634

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jargon: An Informal Dictionary of Computer Terms
• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0938151843
• ISBN 13: 9780938151845
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Computers
  • Reference
  • Internet

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Synopsis

Explains hundreds of the most useful computer terms in a way that readers can understand, covering wording used in both the Macintosh and PC worlds, as well as terms used in typesetting. Original.

Synopsis

This is a book that explains hundreds of the most important (and, often, most unintelligible) computer terms in a way that readers can understand. This book - is a straightforward guide that gives "user-friendly" definitions of computer-related terms, and in many cases, gives a brief explanation of how and why they are used. It covers wordage used in both the Macintosh and the PC worlds, as well as typesetting and other related terminology, such as "halftone," "leading," "vaporware," "PostScript," and "e-mail." The book is suitable for users at all levels.