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The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia (Paperback)

by Alan Freedman (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 1124 pages
  • Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill,U.S.; 9th Revised edition edition (1 Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0072193069
  • ISBN-13: 978-0072193060
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.7 x 5.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,398,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This desktop encyclopedia contains more than 10,000 terms, which are explained accurately and lucidly. There 800 illustrations that are used to show devices and clarify concepts. The expansive, "encyclopedic" format of the book makes it possible to explain concepts and historical background at whatever length is necessary, as opposed to abbreviated and dictionary definitions. Buzzwords and acronyms are explained and phonetically pronounced, while information on the latest topics and trends in the Internet, graphics, media, and devices is also uncluded. The CD-ROM contains even more definitions (5000 more in the eighth edition) and illustrations than the physical book. The CD text is fully searchable and topics are hyper-linked for quick and easy cross-referencing.

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The Most Complete One-Volume Computer Reference Available

Comprehensive and up-to-date, this remarkably useful book and CD-ROM package contains more than 10,000 terms and explanations spanning a multitude of computer-related topics. More than a collection of definitions, this unique reference includes clear, detailed descriptions and illustrations of both basic and cutting-edge topics, and is a must-have for all computer professionals, students, teachers, and technicians alike. Including explanations of all the latest devices, operating systems, Internet-related technologies and acronyms, no other book can provide the depth and breadth of coverage as the Computer Desktop Encyclopedia.

Topics covered:


-Communications and Networking
-Internet/Web
-Personal Computers (PCs and Macs)
-Mainframes
-Systems Development and Programming
-Graphics and Multimedia
-Desktop Publishing and CAD

Technologies covered include:


-ATM
-ActiveX
-Bluetooth
-C#
-Cisco;reg; certification
-Digital signatures
-Ethernet
-Flash
-Hacking
-InfiniBand
-Java
-Linux
-MP3
-Microsoft;reg; certification
-NetWare
-Object-oriented databases
-Perl
-QoS (Quality of Service)
-Router
-Smart cards
-Token-ring networks
-UNIX
-Viruses
-Webcasting
-Windows
-XML
-ZIP files
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book, but too America Bias, 15 Dec 2002
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The book is fine, listing loads of different things that you may need to reference. Those studying A+ or similar courses may find this book useful whenever new terms arise - it's quite well set out, and covers a lot of subjects.
My only gripe is that it seems the Americans invented everything according to this book!
Major milestones such as the early British computers (colossus etc)are skipped, and the American WW2 machines are credited with being the first 'computers' - there's plenty of other things like this as well.
It doesn't particularly matter as far as using the book as a simple technical reference, but I wouldn't want to write a history of the computer based on this book!
I think that if any sort of history is included in these sort of technical books, it should be done correctly - instead of pampering to the home crowd. (Can anyone say Microsoft Encarta?!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!!!, 29 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia (Paperback)
I did a thorough comparison...this book is more comprehensive and detailed, also wonderfully illustrated! I'm studying for my MCSE and consider this book indispensable, also it offers excellent value for the money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, 12 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia (Paperback)
A must have for all serious computer people- novices and professionals.
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