Computer Desktop Encylopedia FROM OUR EDITORS
The Barnes & Noble Review
Quick! Watch! You missed it -- another new computer acronym being coined. Ah, don't worry -- wait a minute, and it'll happen again. How do you keep track with all this new lingo? With The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia, Ninth Edition.
You'll find 10,000-plus readable, precise definitions here. Application server. Annoybot. Heuristics. All the stuff that's flying around that you've never heard precisely defined -- as well as the stuff you're going to hear about, like "haptic" interfaces, which will let you communicate with your computer via finger, hand, head, or body movement.
There are liberal doses of computer culture thrown in: for example, the definition of "holy grail" as "a desired outcome that borders on a sacred quest -- such as universal standards or write once, run anywhere software. Often, the authors even tell you how to pronounce those acronyms and company names -- so no one will know you've never heard of them before.
Ten thousand definitions isn't enough? No sweat: Just load the CD-ROM, which includes an even fatter version of the book, with 15,000 definitions, all fully searchable and hyperlinked for instant cross-referencing.
(Bill Camarda)
Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced software, computing, and networking products and services. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.
ANNOTATION
The author of the leading one-volume dictionary of computer terms, The Computer Glossary, now shares his comprehensive knowledge in a highly readable new reference. This desktop encyclopedia features over 900 pages of clear, concise definitions and explanations of everything a computer user needs to know. Includes graphics, technical drawings, and tutorials.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Highly readable, this comprehensive encyclopedia features over 1,000 pages of clear, concise definitions and explanations of everything you need to know about computers, including acronyms and buzzwords; the inner and outer workings of the PC; industry history and data on the movers and shakers; standards and compatibility; networking and communications; workstations, parallel processing, and UNIX; multimedia and optical storage; and the Internet and World Wide Web. Packed with more than 800 illustrations, photos, and charts, The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia is perfect for anyone who needs to field questions from nontechnical people or simply wants a deeper understanding of all things computer. Unrivaled in depth and content and immensely easy to use, The Encyclopedia is also available on CD-ROM, with or without paperback.
FROM THE CRITICS
Washington Post
If you find yourself needing to know what a corona wire is, or are puzzled by some other cryptic computer term, The Computer Encyclopedia should be on your bookshelf. Whether you're new to computing or a data aficionado, you'll discover a lot in this 1,005-page paperback, which contains more than 8,500 definitions and explanations.|Washington Post|Sept. 9, 1996--on the 1st Ed.
Computerworld
This is as complete a reference on computers as you can find. And unless you're a walking encyclopedia with all that data stored in your cranium, consider having this book within easy reach.|Computerworld|Nov. 25, 1996--on the 1st Edition.
Toronto Computers
I heartily recommend this book as a reference to keep handy. It's a volume you can turn to for quick answers--or just read for pleasure.|Toronto Computes!|Nov. 1996--on the 1st Ed
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