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Title: Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Barron's Business Dictionaries) by Douglas Downing, Michael A. Covington, Melody Mauldin Covington, Catherine Anne Covington ISBN: 0-7641-2166-9 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Pub. Date: February, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Can be heartily recommended.
Comment: This is a very helpful little book which is ideally suited to newer users who feel a bit ill at ease with computer terminology ,while at the same time being in no small way useful for the more advanced user, not least of all due to its very clear language and the simplicity of its expression. I personally find ,'Websters New World Dictionary of Computer Terms,by Bryan Pfaffenberger,5th Ed' , somewhat better.Pfaffenberger's dictionary is however, written with a slightly more experienced audience in mind than that by Downing and co., and as such the Barrons Guide may provide a better alternative for many less experienced users. This book is particularly strong on diagrams and pictures (eg. in addition to defining and describing 'Draw Program',there is a picture of the corresponding application window with toolbars ,an exapmle drawing etc ).
(My comments refer to edition 5 (1800 definitions,422 pages),and not to the soon to be published edition 6)
Rating: 2
Summary: Annoying...
Comment: As a general computer dictionary I would rate this as 3/5 stars. Although, all-in-all, this is suppose to be an up to date terminology reference for Internet terms as well...not really up to date in that department unfortunately either. As for a programmers reference...look elsewhere! For example, there is a definition for CORBA; but no definition for COM or COM+! Not very well thought out...look to another book for a more complete vocabulary.
Rating: 4
Summary: YOUR EARLY COMPANION
Comment: If you are an average computer (or Internet) user whose requirements include a portable Computer/Internet Dictionary, I will recommend this one. It is handy, concise, and easy-to-use. But, if your computer knowledge is advanced, it will be wise to look for something else. This dictionary will not be of much benefit to you. It has a beginner's outlook; and offers a modest 2,500 definitions.
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Title: Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition by Microsoft Press, Microsoft Press ISBN: 0735614954 Publisher: Microsoft Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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Title: Webster's New World Computer Dictionary, Tenth Edition by Bryan Pfaffenberger, Bryan Pfaffenberger ISBN: 076452478X Publisher: Webster's New World Pub. Date: 15 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Encyclopedia of Technology Terms by Whatis?Com Staff, Whatis?com ISBN: 0789726408 Publisher: Que Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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Title: Microsoft Internet & Networking Dictionary by Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation ISBN: 0735618135 Publisher: Microsoft Press Pub. Date: 28 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Computer Desktop Encylopedia, 9th Ed. by Alan Freedman ISBN: 0072193069 Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill Pub. Date: 24 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $49.99 |
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