The Facts on File Dictionary of Computer Science (Facts on File Science Dictionary) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816059993 ISBN 13: 9780816059997

Publisher: Facts on File, 2006

Computers are more prevalent in our daily lives than ever before, yet many people are unfamiliar with the concepts and technology of computer science. The Facts On File Dictionary of Computer Science, Revised Edition provides more than 2,400 updated and revised, cross-referenced entries that explain such fundamental concepts as hardware, software, and applications. It also defines terms associated with the latest technology and advancements, such as artificial intelligence and palmtop computers. With more than 200 new entries, this dictionary is a valuable resource for new computer users, students, teachers, and computer professionals. Plain text; Spyware; and, Webcam.

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About the Author

John Daintith is a director of Market House Books, who produce content for reference books, and he has edited a number of dictionaries and thesauruses for Oxford and Bloomsbury.

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It's hard to keep up with changes in the language of computer science. More than 200 new entries have been added to this dictionary designed for use in schools, primarily by computer-science students. The first edition was published in 2001. Also new are more than 500 pronunciations, probably not essential for terms like hardware ("^Bhard-wair") but useful for the uninitiated in the case of terms like SCSI ("^Bskuz-ee"). Mary Ellen Quinn
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