A glossary of computing terms
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A glossary of computing terms
Longman on behalf of the British Computer Society, 1998
9th ed
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Includes index
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Description
The world of computers is fast-moving, and keeping up-to-date with the terminology involved is a daunting task. The ninth edition of this well-established, authoritative glossary has been revised to provide coverage of the internet. The book assumes no previous knowledge and uses simple language and numerous illustrations throughout. The glossary provides explanations for over 2400 computing terms. All aspects of computing are covered from programming languages to personnel, from architecture to applications, from storage to systems software. The text is structured around three themes: how computer systems are used, what computer systems are made up of, and how computer systems work. It includes over 40 essays as introductions to sections, which illustrate how terms may be used in a written context as well as providing background information for each section.
Table of Contents
Introduction Part A How Computer Systems are Used *Data Processing *Word Processing *Spreadsheets *Databases and Information Retrieval *Graphics and Design *Modelling and Simulation *Virtual Reality *Internet *Communications *Control *Numerical and Scientific Computing *Sound *Hypermedia Systems *Computer Assisted Learning and Training *Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems *User Interface *User Documentation *Computer Personnel *Computer Abuse, Security and Related Law Part B What Computer Systems are Made of *Types of Computer *Peripherals *Memory *Display Devices *Printers *Networks *Communications Devices and Control Devices Part C How Computer Systems Work *Systems Design and Life Cycle *Systems Documentation *Management and Manipulation of Data *Programming Concepts *Programming (Flow of Execution) *Programming (Subprograms) *Program Syntax *Program Documentation *Developing, Testing and Running Programs *Programming Languages *Data Representation *Numeric Data Representation *Systems Software *Machine Architecture *Interfaces and Buses *Physical Components *Communications Technology *Truth Tables and Logic Gates Part D Appendices Acronyms and Abbreviations Units Tables and Figures Index
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