Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies

Jargon, acronyms, and technobabble — explained in plain English

Includes the latest Internet lingo

Your indispensable desk reference for the information age Do your eyes glaze over when people start talking about high-tech topics? Are you in danger of becoming a computer illiterate? Relax! With this friendly, easy-to-understand dictionary at your side, you'll be able to figure out the difference between RAM and ROM — and talk intelligently about everything from ANSI and ASCII to Yahoo! and ZMODEM.

Discover how to: Understand over 2,000 high-tech terms Decipher all those puzzling acronyms Avoid embarrassment at electronics stores Join in conversations about computers Impress colleagues and amaze your boss

The Dummies Way^™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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Dan Gookin is the author of many bestselling For Dummies^® books, including the first-ever book in the series, DOS For Dummies^®. He and his wife, Sandra Hardin Gookin, also wrote Parenting For Dummies^®.