Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications Terms
The Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications Terms by Mitchell Shnier, published by O’Reilly Media on May 11, 1996, is a comprehensive resource that explores the dynamic fields of personal computers and networking. This edition spans 516 pages and is presented in English, offering detailed insights into a wide range of terms, from common items like “batteries” to specialized technologies such as “Speedo.” Each entry is structured to include the acronym, its expansion, and a thorough definition, making it a valuable reference for understanding complex terminology in these rapidly evolving areas.
Readers will find that the book not only lists terms but also provides extensive descriptions, with some entries elaborating on concepts over several pages. For instance, the entry for PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) includes a detailed explanation of this data encryption protocol, while the PowerPC section features a table with specifications for various processors. The author has also included cross-references to other sections and relevant online resources, enhancing the utility of this dictionary for anyone interested in the latest developments in computer hardware and data communications.
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The Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications Terms covers terms in two of the most volatile and interesting areas of computer development: personal computers and networks. It provides up-to-date information about everything from a common item like “batteries” to an obscure font technology called “Speedo.”The book’s strength is that it is comprehensive. The author has combed the Internet and other online services to find the latest and most vexing acronyms and terms. Each entry has three sections. First, it lists the acronym; then the expansion of that acronym; and third, the definition of it.In a way, it’s inaccurate to call this a dictionary because it provides long and useful descriptions of the complex terms in these two computer areas. For example, the description of PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), a popular data encryption protocol, covers three and one-half pages. The entry for PowerPC contains a table listing the clock speed, number of transistors, width in bits, cache in kilobytes, and pins of each PowerPC processor currently in use.The author has carefully cross-referenced the terms as well (to other sections of the book, and to ftp and www sites on the Internet).
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