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Presents alphabetically arranged definitions of more than six thousand terms related to the Internet, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, graphics, vendors, and various other computer-related topics, and also includes a CD-ROM version.

Traces the history and development of computing from the invention of the abacus to the creation of the binary system to the conceptual, scientific, and technical achievements that made modern computers possible.

Chronicles the history of modern computing from the development of the first electronic digital computer through the creation of the Internet, focusing on four key events, including the commercial use of the computer, the development of small systems, the beginnings of personal computing, and the spread of networking.

Examines various aspects of computer technology and the role computers play in modern life.

Presents a guide to online writing and grammar, e-mail etiquette and more.

Humorist Dave Barry tackles cyberspace, offering his views on hardware, software, error messages, autocache, Windows 95, and the manly importance of RAM.

Discusses various positions available in the field of computer technology, discussing qualifications, training, and job opportunities.

Alphabetically arranged entries define and explain fundamental computing concepts, jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang.

Describes dozens of jobs that involve working with computers, including positions in systems analysis, computer programming, consulting, and marketing.

Tells the life story of Grace Hopper, who became a U.S. Navy rear admiral and a pioneer in the world of computer programming.