The New Dictionary of Computing : An A to Z of Computing Jargon and Concepts

Pountain, Dick

ISBN 10: 0140514376 / ISBN 13: 9780140514377

Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2002

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP68634171

Bibliographic Details

Title: The New Dictionary of Computing : An A to Z ...

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st.

About this title

Synopsis:

A brand-new, highly accessible guide to the world of computers and PCs. 'The New Penguin Dictionary of Computing' explains in detail fundamental computing concepts and also offers definitions of jargon, abbreviations and the language of particular software packages. It is designed to be accessible to anyone who owns a PC or Mac, but will also help programmers and software engineers. A CD of the text accompanies the book.

About the Author:

Dick Pountain was editor of the UK's first PC magazine, Personal Computer World, and then managing editor of the software magazine Soft. He was a consultant editor on Byte magazine for 14 years during which time he contributed over 150 feature articles. He is a columnist for PC Pro magazine and his books include 'A Tutorial Introduction to Prgramming in Occam' (Blackwell Scientific, 1987).
He lives in London NW1.