The computer desktop encyclopedia

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Title:

The computer desktop encyclopedia

Author:

Freedman, Alan, 1942-

ISBN:

9780814479858

Personal Author:

Freedman, Alan, 1942-

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

New York : AMACOM, c1999.

Physical Description:

xviii, 1067 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Abstract:

"The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia, Second Edition contains completely updated Internet and World Wide Web terms, new telecommunications technologies and vendors, even a TCP/IP micro-lesson. Outstanding in its coverage, The Encyclopedia includes more than 1,000 pages of clear, concise definitions and explanations of everything you need to know about computers."--BOOK JACKET. "Packed with graphics (more than 750 illustrations altogether) and tutorials, it will appeal to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of all things computer. And, best of all, it comes with a CD-ROM version (complete with Windows help and "how to" entries) so you can keep The Encyclopedia on your computer desktop as well as your bookshelf."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Computers -- Dictionaries.

Copies:

Available:*

Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
Searching... 1:IIEMSA	1:GEN-BOOK	33168015676493	004.03 F853C 1999	1	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Alan Freedman's at it again! He has now updated and expanded his magnum opus on computers and computing, the Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. With 2,000 new terms and 3,000 revised terms -- a grand total of over 10,000 -- this is truly an encyclopedic computer reference.

The new edition contains completely updated Internet and World Wide Web terms, new telecommunications technologies and vendors, even a TCP/IP micro-lesson. It's over 1,000 pages of dear, concise definitions and explanations of everything you need to know about computers.