Dictionary Of Computer Terms

Computer terminology is constantly expanding, and the brand-new edition of this dictionary has been updated to keep pace with the latest important innovations in computer science and technology. Emphasis is on helpful information for non-technical home computer users. The book presents more than 3,200 computer-related terms with clear and succinct definitions. Revised features include up-to-date information on Windows Vista, networking, data storage, video, computer security and ethics, and personal computer hardware. Tables, charts, graphs, photos, and line illustrations.

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

Providing comprehensive coverage of computer applications in industry, school, work, education, and the home, this fully revised dictionary is the ideal reference for students, professionals, and anyone who uses computers.

The eighth edition of Webster's New World "TM" Dictionary of Computer Terms is fully revised and updated with new terms specific to the Internet and World Wide Web and with more than 4,000 of the most important computer terms, acronyms, and jargon.-- Comprehensive definitions in a compact format, priced to sell-- Clear tables detailing special reference information, such as label prefixes, hexadecimals, and video resolution

Defines terms dealing with programming, multimedia, peripheral equipment, databases, local area networks, fiber optics, automation, and artificial intelligence