Synopses & Reviews
At a time when computers control so much of our everyday lives, few people can afford to be without this handy, comprehensive reference. Covering terms from A20 to Zip drive, The Concise Penguin Dictionary of Computing uses straightforward prose to explain fundamental computing concepts in detail. Clarifying jargon, software packages, hardware, and cyberspace, this volume is as up-to-date as it is thorough. Written with both Mac addicts and PC-owners in mind, this is an invaluable tool for novices, programmers, and engineers alike.
About the Author
Dick Pountain was editor of the UKs first PC magazine, Personal Computer World, and was managing editor of the software magazine Soft. He is currently a columnist for PC Pro magazine.