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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 ind T 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.
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