Dictionary of Computing - Couverture souple

Illingworth, Valerie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192800469 ISBN 13 : 9780192800466

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 1998

Synopsis

Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling dictionary has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date dictionary of computing available. It provides comprehensive coverage of computer applications in industry, the office, science, education, and the home, making it ideal reference for students, teachers, professionals, and all computer users. * 6,000 entries - over 1,500 new for this edition * Full coverage of the Internet, World Wide Web, and multimedia * Reflects recent advances in all aspects of computing, especially in personal computing, computer graphics, networking, artificial intelligence, and computer security * New entries include browser, cybercafe, edutainment, freeware, hot link, Java, millennium bug, Quicktime, sniffer program, and spam

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This best-selling dictionary has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to computing available. With expanded coverage of networking and databases, feature spreads on key topics, e.g. XML, and the addition of biographical entries, it is a comprehensive reference work encompassing all aspects of the subject. Containing over 6,500 entries -many new to this edition- it is as valuable for home and office users as it is indispensible for students of computing. Recommended web links for many entries, accessible via the Dictionary of Computing companion website, provide valuable further information. It also contains coverage of computer terms in industry, school, work, education, and the home, including the Internet, multimedia, networks and databases, and security. Terms are defined in a jargon-free and concise manner with helpful examples where relevant. This dictionary is suitable for anyone who uses computers, and is ideal for students of computing and the related fields of IT, maths, physics, media communications, electronic engineering, and natural sciences.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192800469
• ISBN 13: 9780192800466
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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