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The Scott Mueller Library - Computer Dictionary is a complete reference on the terms and acronyms relating to computers, hardware, software, programming, data communications, and more. The book contains detailed explanations about each acronym rather than short, often empty standard dictionary definitions. Because the technology is often somewhat complex, the explanation associated with it must be as detailed and accurate as possible. Cross references to additional material in the text further explain a term or the technology. Directions to Web sites offer additional information. This is the one-stop resource for anyone trying to learn what a term/acronym in the computer technology area means.
From the Author
A solid, detailed, technical referenceThis new, updated and expanded edition is alphabetically arranged by acronym, and has tables, distances, speeds, features, versions and hard-core technical information on current computing and data communications topics.
Entries have cross-references to other entries in the book, as well as world wide web references for further information.
This book has hundreds more definitions and pages than the first edition (which was published by O'Reilly & Associates), and yet is still under $20 -- what a bargain!
Topics such as AGP, SONET, MMX, Flash Memory, CMOS, SDRAM, Iridium, PCS, Cache, ADSL, LMDS, SIMMs, IrDA and on and on and on are covered. There's even detailed information on what Moore's Law really is, on ISBNs, UPCs and Leap Years (a big issue for year 2000).
I am a Data Communications consultant, and began writing this as notes of what I needed to remember -- so it's just the facts, no fluff.
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