Encyclopedia of computer science
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Encyclopedia of computer science
Nature publishing group , Grove's dictionaries, c2000
4th ed
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- : us
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The fourth edition of this handbook provides explanations of the technology of the late 1990s and its applications, including past, present and predicted future trends in computer science. The work has been completely revised and updated to reflect developments in computer science and technology since publication of the third edition in 1992. Arranged alphabetically, the 660 entries are also classified into sections covering the main themes of computing: hardware, software, computer graphics, information and data, mathematics of computing, methodologies, applications and computing milieu.
Table of Contents
List of Contributions - Classification of Articles - ARTICLES A-Z - Appendices - Abbreviations, Acronyms, Mathematical Notations, Units of Measures - Numerical Tables - Computer Science and Engineering Research Journals - Universities offering PhD. Courses in Computer Science/Engineering - Presidents and Award Winners of Professional Computing Societies - Key High Level Language - Glossary of Major Terms in Five Languages - List of Articles from Third Edition deleted in Fourth Edition - Timeline of significant computing milestones - Name Index - General Index
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