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Dictionary of Computing Illingworth, Valerie Edition: 5th 2004 (Revised) Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Number of Pages: 608 ISBN10: 0198608772 ISBN13: 9780198608776 Dimensions: 5.00" w x 7.50" l x 1.00" h Weight: 0.95 lbs. Binding: Trade Paper Language: English List Price: 16.95

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Now in its fifth 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, and is an ideal reference book for students, teachers, professionals, and all computer users.- Over 6,50...Now in its fifth 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, and is an ideal reference book for students, teachers, professionals, and all computer users.- Over 6,500 entries, many 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 securityPreface Guide to the dictionary Typography and character set A-Z dictionary of computing UK Data Protection LegislationThe fifth edition of this established and authoritative dictionary is expanded to embrace recent developments. It provides comprehensive coverage of computer applications in industry, the office, science, education, and the home.Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling dictionary has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists. 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. It is the ideal reference for students, teachers, professionals, and all computer users."This fully revised edition offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the language of computing, including hardware and software applications, programming languages, networks and communications, the Internet and e-commerce." "Over 10,000 terms clearly explained; examples show words used in context; includes quotations from computing magazines and journals; useful tables of codes and programming languages; and is ideal for the student or general user."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved (more) (less)

Table of Contents

Preface
Guide to the dictionary
Typography and character set
A-Z dictionary of computing
UK Data Protection Legislation
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