- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (31 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140514376
- ISBN-13: 978-0140514377
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,345,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A brand-new, highly accessible guide to the world of computers and PCs. "The New Penguin Dictionary of Computing' explains in detail fundamental computing concepts and also offers definitions of jargon, abbreviations and the language of particular software packages. It is designed to be accessible to anyone who owns a PC or Mac, but will also help programmers and software engineers. A CD of the text accompanies the book.
About the Author
Dick Pountain was editor of the UK's first PC magazine, Personal Computer World, and then managing editor of the software magazine Soft. He was a consultant editor on Byte magazine for 14 years during which time he contributed over 150 feature articles. He is a columnist for PC Pro magazine and his books include 'A Tutorial Introduction to Prgramming in Occam' (Blackwell Scientific, 1987). He lives in London NW1.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An up to date dictionary of computing, incorporating many if the changes in recent years. Lots of internet terms are included, but some of the more recent terms (blogging springs to mind) have cropped up since going to print.
Definitions are clear, the layout and cross referencing excellent. Lots of jargonny terms and slang clearly explained.
The only downside is the cover which seems a little too flimsy for my liking.
Format:Paperback
When I started studying computing I found this book & had to have my own copy. It is essential if you want to understand the jargon & need to converse with authority within the Industry or on the subject/topic.
It helped me understand the above & now BCS (British Computer Society) has published their version of terminologies. Check this out if you're in the Industry or trying to get in but buy this first as BCS may be to advanced if you're just learning.
It helped me understand the above & now BCS (British Computer Society) has published their version of terminologies. Check this out if you're in the Industry or trying to get in but buy this first as BCS may be to advanced if you're just learning.
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More than your money's worth
2 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback
I own several computing dictionaries because I began to collect them as a hobby, so long as the price was acceptable (low). The referenced, dictionary covering the computer industry in general, was the first purchased. The book is not full of fluff and filler. All subsequent computer related dictionaries had to meet or exceed it's standards. None has. This is an wonderful dictionary for the professional or novice computer user. You will begin to rely on it if you are either a casual or intense computer user, programmer, network user, preparing for a certification, or just "playing around" with a computer for grins or games. Without any hesitation I recommend this book. My only regret is that an update does not seem to be in the plans. The available edition, in and of itself, cannot keep up with such a dynamic industry and it is beginning to show its age.
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