Computer Jargon

This second edition of Computer Jargon Dictionary and Thesaurus now has almost 1400 widely used items of computer jargon. It has been updated to include many more Internet terms. The items listed are words, phrases and acronyms, and a brief description is supplied for each, explaining the meaning of the item. Where the book excels, is in the Thesaurus aspect. Readers will be able to search a list of Thesaurus items linked to each definition to find other words, phrases and acronyms of similar meaning and relevance. Specialist Computing's Dictionary and Thesaurus of Computer Jargon will prove an invaluable and indispensable companion for people who are not so computer literate. It can be used in the home, at work or for study and education. -1400 definitions of computer jargon -A MUST for every home -Simple and concise -Includes Acronym definitions -Good value for money -A true cross reference guide -Ideal for the home, school or office -Indispensable for those wanting to learn about computers

Computer Jargon Explained is a feature in Computer Weekly publications that discusses 68 of the most commonly used technical computing terms. The book explains what the terms mean and why the terms are important to computer professionals. The text also discusses how the terms relate to the trends and developments that are driving the information technology industry. Computer jargon irritates non-computer people and in turn causes problems for computer people. The technology and the industry are changing so rapidly; it is very hard even for professionals to keep updated. Computer people do not have time to keep abreast of developments that do not immediately affect what they are doing. Nonetheless, they are expected to be experts: to have instant, detailed, accurate answers to every question a non-specialist may pose them. This book provides an alternative for computer professionals who need that wider perspective, a useful companion in familiarizing complicated computer jargons and technical terms.

Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer terminology with ease. All that technical jargon can be baffling at times, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer terminology isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone. Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargon Plenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help you Presented in an easy and simple to read format. Key terms are illustrated using photography, diagrams and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field. If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily, this is the book you need.

Master the geeky acronyms and simplify computer terminology with ease. All that technical jargon can be baffling at times, even for the moderately experienced user. This book cuts through the jargon to show that computer terminology isn't so complicated after all and can be easily understood by anyone. Step-by-step, visual approach to help you quickly decode the jargon Plenty of full color, illustrated screenshots and photographs to help you Presented in an easy and simple to read format. Key terms are illustrated using photography, diagrams and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field. If you want to decode the jargon quickly and easily, this is the book you need.

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Defines both technical and informal computer terms and explains the concept behind each term.

This is a computer reference book with a difference. It gives the reader a dictionary and thesaurus of 1200 widely used computer jargon terms. The terms listed are words, phrases and acronyms, and a brief description is supplied for each, explaining the meaning of the term.