Illustrated Computer Dictionary for Dummies
by Dan Gookin, Wallace Wang
for Dummies Computers and Internet, for Dummies
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Jargon, acronyms, and technobabble -- explained in plain English Includes the latest Internet lingo Your indispensable desk reference for the information age Do your eyes glaze over when people start talking about high-tech topics? Are you in danger of becoming a computer illiterate? Relax! With this friendly, easy-to-understand dictionary at your side, you'll be able to figure out the difference between RAM and ROM -- and talk intelligently about everything from ANSI and ASCII to Yahoo! and show more ZMODEM. Discover how to: Understand over 2,000 high-tech terms Decipher all those puzzling acronyms Avoid embarrassment at electronics stores Join in conversations about computers Impress colleagues and amaze your boss The Dummies Way(tm) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(tm) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers show lessTags
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Dan Gookin escribio el libro inaugural de la serie For Dummies en 1991. Sus numerosos libros record en ventas incluyen todas las ediciones de PCs Para Dummies, Word Para Dummies y Laptops For Dummies
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Wallace Wang is the author of 40 computer books including the best-selling Steal This Computer Book and The Book of Nero 6 Ultra Edition (both published by No Starch Press). He is also a successful stand-up comic who has appeared on A&E's Evening at the Improv and SiTV's Latino LaughFestival, and he performs regularly at the Riviera Comedy Club in show more Las Vegas show less
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- Illustrated Computer Dictionary for Dummies
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- Reference, Technology, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 004.03 — Computer science, information & general works Computer science, knowledge & systems Computer science standard subdivisions Dictionaries, encyclopedias, concordances
- LCC
- QA76.5 .G6293 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Instruments and machines Calculating machines Electronic computers. Computer science
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- Dutch, English, German, Portuguese
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- Paper, Ebook
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