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

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.

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.