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Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Barron's Business Guides) | 
| Authors: Douglas Downing, Michael Covington, Melody Mauldin Covington
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $12.99
Buy New: $12.73
You Save: $0.26 (2%)
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 56661
Media: Vinyl Bound
Edition: 9th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 592
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0764134175
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.003
EAN: 9780764134173
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
With 1,800 definitions and an abundance of Internet and online terms, this dictionary is perfect for new and intermediate computer users. The entries range from basic to advanced computer terminology and include historical terms and software concepts. The reference even defines and illustrates concepts and terminology for several graphics applications. This pocket-sized dictionary is packed with illustrations, charts, and examples and the comprehensive cross-referencing and clear language make it easy to use. Off- the-shelf software users will find this guide particularly useful.
Product Description
More than 2,500 key terms related to computer science, the Internet, and the IT industry are defined and explained in this up-to-date, A-to-Z dictionary. Extensive coverage is given to latest advances in digital photography and audio, recently developed computer hardware, virus protection, Internet culture, and much more. Here is handy, at-your-fingertips information that is useful to everybody who owns a computer.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 MCSE (Microsoft Certified SOFTWARE Engineer)!? August 22, 2008
That is just one example of the many errors in this book. Note: For those new to modern technology, MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified SYSTEMS [not software] Engineer -- systems engineers and software engineers have very different roles. Hopefully, the next edition will be edited before going into production.
 Very useful for novices and experts alike February 7, 2008
It is a compact book but it is also chock full of information. I've been involved with computers since the earlier 1980's and have a Computer Science degree and purchased this dictionary simply because I thought it would be an interesting "read". Although I never fooled myself into believing that I know every possible computer/internet related word, I am well versed with many words and definitions of the genre. Regardless, I was able to learn many new words and phrases that I had never seen until purchasing this dictionary. There are even some humorous definitions hidden within the text.
If you are not a 'puter geek or don't even play one on TV (the American readers should get that joke) then this is a nice dictionary to keep around the desk for those moments when you have no idea what the heck some technophile is talking about. If you are the in-house geek and you think you already know it all then you will find this a fun book to keep beside the john for those "delayed moments".
A wealth of information August 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a medical student I do not just try to learn about the disciplines of the field in which I am studying, but also other areas I am less likely to get educated in unless I am in that field. I enjoy this book and read it as a book because it has a wealth of information in it to learn from.
The coverage in the fields of Hardware terms, electronics theory and IT fundamentals was much more interesting to me than I thought it would be, with several detailed diagrams and explanations that did not leave me feeling I had missed something. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to further their education in the terms and technology that help drive todays world.
handy book August 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought one copy of this book for myself and one for my Mom. We both like it and think that it will be a handy book to have around.
A Changing World November 10, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an good source for terms, though the Internet and the computer world is changing every day. Some words just can't be found in the book, you have to go online.
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