Personal Computing (Collins Dictionary of) - Softcover

The second edition of the 'Collins Dictionary of Personal Computing' has been extensively revised and updated to meet the needs of all who use computers at home or at work. The Dictionary is a valuable guide to the terminology of the computer world and the jargon of computer magazines and software manuals. It is written for the personal computer user of the late 1990's, and provides nearly 4000 entries, which give a clear and accessible account of the terminology of both hardware and software.

· Includes the terms found in the manuals of the most up-to-date software packages such as Windows 95, the Microsoft Office collection or the Lotus programs
· Clarifies the jargon of error messages
· Explains the terms you are likely to encounter in connection with upgrading your machine
· Contains many new entries, ranging from 'applet' to 'Zmodem 'and from 'Explorer' to 'Excel'.