1001 Computer Words You Need to Know

Jerry Pournelle

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Oxford University Press Inc
01 July 2004

Reference works; Personal computers; Computer science

1001 Computer Words You Need to Know explains and illuminates the essential vocabulary of computers and the Internet. This comprehensive, but never condescending guide to the language of the electronic age carefully defines and explains every term with a sample sentence, and many entries have supplementary notes. In addition, the book includes a number of quick miniguides to managing your online life - dealing with Windows and Macs (and sometimes
*nix), burning CDs and downloading files, word processing, spread-sheeting, connecting to the Internet (dialup, cable, DSL, wireless) surfing, IMing and emailing, taking digital photos, coping with networks, memory, and drives, and just plain coping with your computer.

The backmatter contains an extensive list of helpful websites and an essay about online language and etiquette.

By: Jerry Pournelle
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780195167757
ISBN 10: 0195167759
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 July 2004
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Jerry Pournelle's computer column, ""Computing at Chaos Manor,"" was the lead column for more than 20 years in Byte Magazine and still runs at Byte.com. He is a best-selling hard-science science fiction author. Series Editor: Erin McKean

Reviews for 1001 Computer Words You Need to Know

Pournelle, a columnist for Byte Magazine, defines and demystifies computer terms that non-techies commonly encounter as they deal with Windows and Mac operating systems, burn CDs and download files, share MP3s, take digital pictures, and use word processing and spreadsheet software. -- SciTech Booknews Pournelle, a columnist for Byte Magazine, defines and demystifies computer terms that non-techies commonly encounter as they deal with Windows and Mac operating systems, burn CDs and download files, share MP3s, take digital pictures, and use word processing and spreadsheet software. -- SciTech Booknews For $19.95...you'll be so computer literate you'll not only know how to pronounce ASCII and .gif, you'll know what an assembler is. --Chicago Tribune