Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Barron's Business Guides) by Douglas Downing


Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Barron's Business Guides)
Title : Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Barron's Business Guides)
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ISBN : 0764121669
ISBN-10 : 9780764121661
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 592
Publication : First published October 1, 1983

Computer technology is constantly developing, which is why this title has undergone a complete revision, making it a virtually brand new quick-reference book for all computer users. The authors have expanded it to include more than 2,500 alphabetically arranged computer-related terms and definitions. They emphasize what they call the “human side” of computing, explaining terms as well as defining them in clear non-technical language wherever possible. Filled with enlightening illustrations, diagrams, and tables.

Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Barron's Business Guides) Reviews

  • Mike Lisanke

    It was a good dictionary But not without some flaws. For one, the version I've read is 14 years old and technology and computer science has Not stopped moving, fast! Also, the dictionary goes into terms for some things I don't associate with computing/Internet like photography. But there's a bunch of term that everyone should know and many things in history that shouldn't be forgotten. One of my favorites was reading someone describing Forth and RPN (reverse polish notation)!
    This isn't a quick read but could be, paged through as time is available, without any loss of continuity!

  • Meter

    I no longer have this book. Was sold in one of many moves. I did find it an invaluable resource in the 90's when I'd never even used a computer much but decided to go computer science for school. I sat in Denny's for a week and read this cover to cover with a red pen.

    A dated resource now, even at the time I read it. The great thing about a book like this though is it sorta gives you a history lesson. Not only showing you things you hadn't heard of but giving insight about sources of common knowns. Also one can build a picture of what the internet once looked like that I haven't quite seen anywhere else.