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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.Amazon.com Review
With 1,800 definitions and an abundance of Internet and onlineterms, this dictionary is perfect for new and intermediate computer users. The entries range from basic toadvanced computer terminology and include historical terms and software concepts. The reference evendefines and illustrates concepts and terminology for several graphics applications. This pocket-sizeddictionary is packed with illustrations, charts, and examples and the comprehensive cross-referencing and clearlanguage make it easy to use. Off-the-shelf software users will find this guide particularly useful. ... Read more

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Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms
Thank you for the fast delivery.The dictionary was in excellent condition and most useful to me as a study reference for my exam.

Real Help Understanding Computerese
If only I had known about this gem of a book sooner!The Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms FINALLY gives me somewhere to turn
when I run into one of those words so frequently found in Computerese, the name that I use for the language of Computers.

Prior to finding this book, I spent countless hours trying to find out what a specific term or word meant.Suddenly...FTP instead of
saying something to me like "F indT his P uppy" magically became "F ile T ransfer P rotocol" in two blinks of an eye! Then, even
greater wonder of wonders....the Dictionary proceeds to explain what it is and how it is applied in everyday Computer Use!

There are over 500 fact packed pages in this Dictionary, making it the Rosetta Stone of Computerese! If you plan to continue to
associate yourself with the World of Computers, this book is a Welcome MUST!I recommend it highly!

Steven R. Porter

a solid worth while source book
This is the latest in the Barron's Business Guide on Computer and Internet terms. It is up to date has has over 3200 key terms made easier to understand by diagram, pictures or examples (as in programming). There are some terms not covered for some reason such as the types of networks, only a generic reference that if you were looking up networks you would know anyway. I hope they correct this over-sight and add more network terms but otherwise a very useful and helpful book.

I'm faithful to this likewise faithful companion.
First off, I hope people see my review and that Amazon does something about the reviews connected to this publication.You will notice a couple reviews after mine that are recent enough, but most are from what I saw as far back as 1999 and more.This edition was released in April of 2009, and those reviews are complaining about omissions and typos. This most likely due to it previously smaller size.I have no idea.But I have never had a problem of accuracy with this series, however, it would be totally forgivable and acceptable with the plethora of information provided here.

I have been using computers in some capacity for over 20 years, and been online since the 90's. I got a job at the offices of the first Cybercafe which became a chain, so I all of a sudden needed to know everything about the internet. Luckily at time, not many knew about it at all. And the thorn of the internet's side, called AOL, was an unknown entity.But, AOL and all other types of providers sprung up rapidly all around us, and be it freezing Macs or PCs crashing with Windows 3, I had a lot to learn. Entered bookstore.Bought a ton of books.And have used only THIS one ever since. At that time, it was more like a little booklet to refer to in my pocket when I screwed something up etc.

Through the years, everything grew, including the content of this little book. It's still small at about 6" x 4", but this edition had to grow a bit more than the others since everyone and their grandmother is online now.It's very convenient, Easy to find quick info and refresh your memory etc.

I don't do books.Never have the patience.I learn by doing and referencing.I should mention that I left that office in the mid 90's and became self employed as a Webmaster, Designer, and grew in many computer type areas.I now focus on internet marketing and software, and still maintain many web sites.Did this little thing teach me?... of course not.But, it is a great backup for a short concise answer relating to anything connected to your computer.It's a great deal even at the list price.When a new edition comes out, I simply pass it down to a friend. The geek in me also fills stockings with them as it curbs the tech support calls from family members a bit.

Just keeps getting better
I started buying Barron's Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms back in the 1990's when I just just learning about the internet.It was much thinner then but still a valuable resource.Now in their 10th edition it is still a must have.I have it within arms length at my workstation at all times.Since I've bought it there is only one obscure term that I did not find a reference to but that was a term particular to an individual program.Can't fault them for that. ... Read more

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Are you still in sleep mode? Here's a book that gets you out of your wait state . . . and welcomes you to both personal computers and the Internet--a book that can tell you about the cells in your spreadsheets, about authoring tools for your Web pages, and whether your Document Object Model is compatible with your browser.

This is the book for you. The Next Step. The shortcut key.

Don't let the computer world confuse you. Whether you need to familiarize yourself with the basic vocabulary of computers or the latest item of tech talk, the Random House Webster's Computer & Internet Dictionary, Third Edition, explains computer terminology in clear, simple language. At last, a book that is easy to understand--but doesn't treat the reader like someone with fewer than 12 function keys on the keyboard.

This is the computer dictionary that:

• not only understands the experienced hacker, but welcomes the newbie into cyberspace
  
• answers your FAQs
  
• explains the bells and whistles in your software
  
• upgrades you from plain ASCII to Unicode; from vanilla to true color; from crippled version to virtual reality and the World Wide Web
  

With more than 3,000 essential computer terms, carefully linked with abundant cross references and illustrated with more than 75 clear line drawings, this book will comfort and charm you as it informs.Amazon.com Review
Are you a computer novice, burdened with FAQs? Or maybe youknow the difference between a mouse and a Gopher, but still feeloverwhelmed by the number of technical terms? Even experienced users,fluent in "computerese," come across terms they don'tunderstand. What's a half duplex? What's a command buffer? And what,pray tell, is pincushion distortion?

As anyone who has ever read a "help manual" (surely a misnomer) knows,computerese is a separate language. Philip E. Margolis has used his 20years of technical-writing experience to compile this helpfuldictionary. This new edition reflects the changes in computeresecaused by the explosion of the Net, with nearly 1,000 newentries. Each of the over 3,000 terms, from aliasing to Z-bufferingand analog to zettabyte, is clearly defined in common English andthoroughly cross-referenced. Whether you're a newbie or an experiencedphreaker, you'll learn something new.

Though aimed at the advanced computer user--you don't really need tounderstand load balancing, command buffers, or object-orientedprogramming to check e-mail and surf the Net--the Computer &Internet Dictionary will be helpful to anyone who wants to knowmore about this rapidly changing technology. --C.B. Delaney ... Read more

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Sets the standard.
I spent a good half-hour comparing this dictionary against the other computer dictionaries on the bookstore shelf, and concluded that this one was far superior.I have not regretted my decision.The definitions areclear and concise.As a computer "civilian," I especiallyappreciate Margolis's indicating when one term (e.g.,"environment") may have more than one meaning in computer-speak;he is careful to distinguish between various shades of meaning.There arelots of cross-references, allowing the reader to grasp the context of andrelationships between terms.In addition, loads of crisp line drawings andtables enhance the book's usability.Everything is well laid out anduser-friendly.Jam-packed with authoritative information.Geeks as wellas novices should find this book extremely useful. (Solidly made, too: thisbook is not going to fall apart on you.)

Worth to buy it, absolutely!
Sometimes I just feel like there are so many tech terms needed to be fit into my brain especially for a CIS student. I start to look for a good computer dictionary for awhile. Some of them are good but out of date. Someof them have lots of words but they look like spelling-check books to me.Until I found this one. It has most uptodate information about computertechnical terms and cover more than 3000 words.The best part of thisdictionary is that it tells you where you should look at the relative wordsof the one you are reading it. Thanks to the author. Excellent book! ... Read more

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Computer science is constantly developing, and computer-related terms keep multiplying. Here's a good way for both kids and adults to stay abreast of computer terminology--and it's quicker and easier than getting a computer science degree!(Though lots of kids who pick up this book will want to do that, too--later.) Kids will love this book because it defines terms they're constantly encountering--words and phrases they need to know when they sit down at their keyboard and gaze into their monitor. The author keeps all information user-friendly, never getting overly technical but always at-the-ready with practical tips and useful information. Readers will find explanations for a wide range of terms such as access time, cache, CPU, bit, RAM, disk drive, Java, virtual reality, and many more--approximately 800 terms in total. Many terms come with examples to illustrate key concepts. The book encourages kids (and adults) to take a hands-on attitude, sit down at their computers and figure out how to get the most out of today's computer revolution. (Age 9 and older)

At the back of the book you'll find 30 pages of pure fun -- computerstyle. Twenty-eight games with solutions take a variety of forms,including word search puzzles, scrambled words, word matching games,crossword puzzles, and one "crossword" where the solution consistsentirely of binary numbers!All games are based on computer themes,and are designed to expand every reader's computer vocabulary andcomputer literacy. ... Read more

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An annually updated guide provides more than 2,500 entries that offer plain-English explanations of computer terms and acronyms and includes expanded coverage of Internet terms and terms associated with very recent technologies. Original. (Intermediate). ... Read more

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English to Spanish dictionary of computer and Internet terms. Diccionario Inglés a Español de términos de Internet y computación. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Great Book
I own this book and I love it! It is very easy to use and has many common terms needed in everyday life. I, being bilingual, found this book to be very accurate in both definitions and usage of language. I would highly recomend this book to anyone needing an easy to read, accurate, and helpful guide to understanding the Internet and computer usage.

COMPUTER TERMS IN SPANISH
I HAD TO TRANSLATE A HUGE MANUAL INTO SPANISH. I DIDN'T FIND HALF OF THE TERMS I NEEDED IN THIS BOOK AND HAD TO USE OTHER SITES ON LINE TO FIND THE ANSWERS. SOME OF THE TERMS I WAS LOOKING FOR WERE COMMON WORDS, SO I EXPECTED TO FIND THEM IN THIS BOOK.

FOR THAT REASON ONLY I GIVE THE BOOK A '3'RATING. FROM SOMEONE ELSE'S POINT OF VIEW, IT MAY RATE HIGHER.

A useful, plain, no-nonsense dictionary
This "diccionario" is a welcome addition for Spanish-speaking computer and Internet users trying to make sense of English expressions and acronyms used (and abused) in this field. Indeed, a word-by-word English-to-Spanish translation is seldom enough, as computer terminology too often includes idiomatic expressions, cultural references, and plain jargon.

I liked the plain format without frills, and the simple, no-nonsense, highly readable explanations and definitions. ... Read more

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Quick Reference Guides are the ideal desk reference tools for computer users.Get at-a-glance answers (mouse actions and keyboard shortcuts) relating to both basic and advanced functions.Want to know how to create a table in Word 97?Use the Quick Reference Guide index as your quick locator, and you'll have your answer is less time than it would take to use the Help function on your machine.

These at-a-glance-answers on the desks and workstations of your home or office mean:
Fewer calls, less time spent by Help Desk departments, MIS and tech support
Less time wasted with MS Office Assistant and other on-screen helpers
Greater efficiency
Sturdy spiral binding for ease of use ... Read more

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Regret
I regret that I purchased this book because the industry changes very quickly and you have to be sure when purchasing a computer dictionary that it's going to be at your level of expertise.The book is very small (195pages) I think it's great for a beginner but not for programmers orEngineers. ... Read more

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An indispensable tool for novices as well as seasoned computer users, the Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words takes the mystery out of computer and Internet terminology. It puts all the information computer users need right at their fingertips, in entries that fully explain the technology without a lot of technological jargon.
The Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words will help readers make their way successfully through computer manuals, help files, websites, and the computer section of the newspaper. It contains hundreds of completely new entries covering topics from degaussers to denial-of-service attacks, from exabytes to e-zines, from hash functions to heat sinks.
Here is a sample of the new information found in the Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words:

MIS — Abbreviation of management information system. A computer system designed for a place of business that allows managers to organize, manipulate, and access data efficiently and effectively. The nature of the system can vary from an expensive mainframe to a local area network.

packet sniffer — A program that intercepts data transmitted over the Internet and translates it back into readable text. Network administrators use packet sniffers to help locate and relieve network congestion. Packet sniffers are also used for illicit purposes such as obtaining passwords or credit card numbers.

petabyte — A unit of measurement of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,125,899,906,842,624 (250) bytes. One petabyte equals 1,024 terabytes. ... Read more

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Random House Webster's pocket reference line goes high-tech with this handy dictionary of up-to-the-minute computer and Internet terms

Part of the popular pocket dictionary series from Random House Webster's, Random House Webster's Pocket Computer & Internet Dictionary is clearly written and perfect for the laptop pocket of new computer users and experts alike.

Based on the revised third edition of Random House Webster's Computer & Internet Dictionary, this pocket dictionary includes concise, up-to-the-minute definitions for over 3,000 of the latest computer and Internet terms and includes:
Information specific to PCs and Macintoshes
The most current definitions, including the latest technology and new Internet terminology ... Read more

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Amazing!
This book is wonderful. I do not know that much about the internet, and this book (and the web site) have made me smarter about the internet. ... Read more

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Aimed at professionals, university students and translators, this Spanish dictionary features over 6,000 words and phrases; coverage of up-to-date terms from the Internet and computer technology; coverage of American English and Latin-American Spanish; and a supplement on writing e-mails. ... Read more

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Les techniques de l'informatique et de l'électronique envahissent, chaque jour, de nouveaux domaines et leurs développements sont phénoménaux. Nous sommes rapidement confrontés au développement d'un jargon technologique anglo-américain qui se traduit par une sorte de «franglish» dans le cadre de la francophonie. Cet ouvrage se propose d'étudier la terminologie employée en informatique, en électronique générale, en électricité et dans des domaines connexes. Il fournit près de 16 000 entrées principales et plus de 30 000 sous-entrées, traductions et suggestions d'équivalences françaises à l'anglais. Ce livre rend compte, à travers des définitions abondamment illustrées, des dernières évolutions des technologies de l'informatique, notamment dans le domaine de l'Internet. ... Read more