The Computer Glossary: The Complete Illustrated Dictionary

The seventh edition of this glossary keeps readers up to date with over 2,000 revisions and new entries. A compendium of computer concepts, terms, jargon, products, and the industry--with cross-referencing and phonetic listings of acronyms--it gives readers faster access to terms and technology than ever before. "Its score of 90% was the highest for the dictionaries we tested."--PC Magazine.

The seventh edition is substantially expanded with over 6,000 computer terms. This dictionary covers basic computer vocabulary, graphics and multimedia terminology, and a sampling of cyberslang and Internet terms, plus programming, networking, UNIX, and PC jargon. Profiles on industry leaders and historic happenings make this glossary interesting as well as useful. Definitions are tailored to the type of word. Basic terms are defined in layman's language while the specific technical jargon is defined with more technical terms. Comprehensive cross-referencing gives you quick access to what you're looking for.