Collins Dictionary of Personal Computing
Collins Dictionary of Personal Computing by Ian Robertson Sinclair is a comprehensive resource published by HarperCollins in 1997. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated to cater to the needs of computer users at home and in the workplace. With nearly 4,000 entries, it provides clear definitions of terminology related to both hardware and software, making it an essential guide for navigating the computer jargon prevalent in manuals and magazines of the late 1990s.
Readers will find detailed explanations of terms associated with popular software packages, including Windows 95 and Microsoft Office, as well as clarifications of common error messages and upgrading terminology. The dictionary also introduces many new entries, covering a wide range of topics from ‘applet’ to ‘Zmodem’ and ‘Explorer’ to ‘Excel’. This edition, spanning 469 pages, serves as a valuable reference for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of personal computing.
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The second edition of the ‘Collins Dictionary of Personal Computing’ has been extensively revised and updated to meet the needs of all who use computers at home or at work. The Dictionary is a valuable guide to the terminology of the computer world and the jargon of computer magazines and software manuals. It is written for the personal computer user of the late 1990’s, and provides nearly 4000 entries, which give a clear and accessible account of the terminology of both hardware and software.
• Includes the terms found in the manuals of the most up-to-date software packages such as Windows 95, the Microsoft Office collection or the Lotus programs
• Clarifies the jargon of error messages
• Explains the terms you are likely to encounter in connection with upgrading your machine
• Contains many new entries, ranging from ‘applet’ to ‘Zmodem ‘and from ‘Explorer’ to ‘Excel’.
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