A Glossary of Computing Terms
Addison Wesley Longman (Verlag)
978-0-201-77629-4 (ISBN)
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The world of computers is fast-moving and filled with jargon, so keeping up to date with the terminology involved can be a daunting task. The tenth edition of this well-established authoritative glossary assumes no previous computing knowledge and uses simple language and numerous illustrations to guide the reader. The glossary explains over 3000 computing terms. Its unique structure links related terms together in such a way that the definitions are always placed in context to help understanding. The text is structured around four themes: - How computer systems are used - What they are made of - How they are developed and - How they work It includes over 40 detailed introductions to sections, illustrating how terms may be used in a written context and providing background information for each section.
How to use this glossary (inside front cover) Introduction PART A. HOW COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE USED A1. General Computing Terms A2. Data Processing A3. Word Processing A4. Spreadsheets A5. Databases and Information Retrieval A6. Graphics and Design A7. Modelling and Simulation A8. Internet A9. Communications A10. Control A11. Specialist Computer Applications A12. Networking A13. Sound A14. Multimedia A15. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems A16. User Interface A17. User Documentation A18. Computer Personnel A19. Computer Abuse, Security and Related Law PART B. WHAT COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE MADE OF B1. Types of Computer B2. Input B3. Memory B4. Output B5. Communications Components PART C. HOW COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE DEVELOPED C1. System Design and Life Cycle C2. Describing Systems C3. Programming Concepts C4. Programming (Flow of Execution) C5. Programming (Subprograms) C6. Program Syntax C7. Describing Programs C8. Implementing, Testing and Running Programs C9. Programming Languages C10. Data Representation C11. Numeric Data Representation C12. Managing Data PART D. HOW COMPUTERS WORK D1. Systems Software D2. Machine Architecture D3. Interfaces and Buses D4. Physical Components D5. Communications Technology D6. Truth Tables and Logic Gates PART E. APPENDICES E1. Acronyms and Abbreviations E2. Units Tables and figures Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.12.2001 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 600 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Grafik / Design | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Theorie / Studium | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-201-77629-4 / 0201776294 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-201-77629-4 / 9780201776294 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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