Microsoft Press Computer Dictionary: The Comprehensive Standard for Business, School, Library, and Home - Softcover

 
9781556155970: Microsoft Press Computer Dictionary: The Comprehensive Standard for Business, School, Library, and Home
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1556155972 ISBN 13: 9781556155970
Publisher: Microsoft Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Provides readable definitions which are a bit more detailed (and maybe slightly less clear) than the Dictionary of Computer Words (1993; Houghton Mifflin); but coverage here is more encompassing, and more words are treated. Pronunciation is provided where appropriate. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Review

With the look and feel of a classic dictionary, Microsoft Press Computer Dictionary defines terms and acronyms from various topics including hardware, networks, programming, applications, and databases. Unlike some dictionaries, it does not attempt to tackle companies, well-known commercial products, proprietary technologies (except some from Microsoft itself), and cyberculture. However, it does an excellent job of clarifying concepts and explaining abstruse technical terms in easy-to-understand language. This dictionary would make a fine edition for either beginning or advanced computer users.

From Book News

A comprehensive dictionary for people who work with microcomputers but aren't computer professionals. Some 5,000 entries define both basic and more advanced terms, and include phonetic pronunciations where appropriate. Some definitions are accompanied by drawings, diagrams, or other graphics. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Publisher
Microsoft Pr
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1556155972
ISBN 13 
9781556155970
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
442
Editor
Doyle Casey D.