A Glossary of Computing Terms

British Computer Society, BCS

ISBN 10: 0582369673 / ISBN 13: 9780582369672

Published by Longman, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Glossary of Computing Terms
• Publisher: Longman
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582369673
• ISBN 13: 9780582369672
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

The world of computers is fast-moving, and keeping up-to-date with the terminology involved is a daunting task. The ninth edition of this well established, authoritative glossary has been updated and now provides extensive coverage of the internet. The book assumes no previous knowledge and uses simple language and numerous illustrations throughout.

The glossary provides explanations for over 2400 computing terms. All aspects of computing are covered from programming languages to personnel, from architecture to applications, from storage to systems software. The text is structured around three themes: how computer systems are used, what computer systems are made up of, and how computer systems work. It includes over 40 essays as introductions to sections, which illustrate how terms may be used in a written context as well as provide background information for each section.

Features
now includes comprehensive coverage of the internet
allows quick and easy reference
guides the reader to other related terms where applicable
includes a comprehensive index
contains a list of common abbreviations and acronyms
some current A-levels refer explicitly to the Glossary as a reference source for definitions of terms

A Glossary of Computing Terms has been compiled by a working party of The British Computer Society's Education Committee and provides a standardized interpretation of computing terms to use on Information Systems, Information Technology and Computing courses at GCSE level and upwards. It is also a useful reference source for any other courses where computers are used. For anyone requiring a simple painless introduction to computer technology this book will prove invaluable.

From the Back Cover

The glossary provides explanations for over 2400 computing terms. All aspects of computing are covered from programming languages to personnel, from architecture to applications, from storage to systems software. The text is structured around three themes: how computer systems are used, what computer systems are made up of, and how computer systems work. It includes over 40 essays as introductions to sections, which illustrate how terms may be used in a written context as well as provide background information for each section.

Features

now includes comprehensive coverage of the internet

allows quick and easy reference

guides the reader to other related terms where applicable

includes a comprehensive index

contains a list of common abbreviations and acronyms

some current A-levels refer explicitly to the Glossary as a reference source for definitions of terms

A Glossary of Computing Terms has been compiled by a working party of The British Computer Society's Education Committee and provides a standardized interpretation of computing terms to use on Information Systems, Information Technology and Computing courses at GCSE level and upwards. It is also a useful reference source for any other courses where computers are used. For anyone requiring a simple painless introduction to computer technology this book will prove invaluable.