{"product_id":"internet-and-personal-computing-fads-9780789017727","title":"Internet and Personal Computing Fads","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James Van Roekel | Mary Berry | Maryann Bell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Information Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-understand guide to often-confusing computer\/Internet jargon! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Internet and Personal Computing Fads is an A-to-Z reference book written in a straightforward style that's informative enough for library use but informal enough for general reading. This essential guide takes a practical look at the most often-seen computer and Internet terms and describes them in easy-to-understand language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From\u003ci\u003e Acceptable Use Policy\u003c\/i\u003e (AUP) to \u003ci\u003eHypertext \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003eY2K, \u003c\/i\u003e more than 100 entries are included, featuring historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, interesting fun facts, and bibliographies. Detailed enough for reference use by academics, the book has a natural tone that will appeal to students, casual computer users, and those who are intrigued by the chaotic, fascinating, but often frustrating and daunting morass of information known today as the World Wide Web. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A perfect introduction to the world of computers and the Internet, this book presents brief, jargon-free explanations of terms representing a variety of fields of interest, including general computer use, business, entertainment, multimedia development, and education. You'll learn about: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e artificial intelligence \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the history of computer hardware \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the Mac vs. PC debate \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Internet domains such as .com, .edu, .gov, and others \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the meanings of commonly used e-mail abbreviations, including BTW, FYI, LOL, and more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e distance learning \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the origin and meaning of the word cyberspace \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e and a great deal more! \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn clear and concise entries, Internet and Personal Computing Fads will help you understand the meaning of terms including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e bandwidth \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e biometrics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e bookmarks \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e CAD (computer-assisted design) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e chat rooms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e clip art \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e cookies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e cybercafé \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e digital audio, video, imaging, and cameras \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e dot com \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e e-mail, e-books and e-zines \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e electronic publishing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e emoticons \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e filtering \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e freeware (shareware) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e gaming \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Global Positioning Systems (GPS) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e instant messaging \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Internet advertising \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Linux \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e MIDI \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e mp3 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Spam (Internet junk mail) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e URL \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e usenet \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e and many, many more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn everyday guide for enthusiasts and a perfect place to start for newcomers, Internet and Personal Computing Fads is an easy-to-use handbook with wide-ranging appeal. It combines the comprehensive information you'd expect from a reference book with a casual and colorful look at the histories and backgrounds of popular computer\/Internet terms and concepts. As a vital resource or an occasional reference, this book is an exceptional value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46930454413463,"sku":"9780789017727","price":2781.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780789017727.webp?v=1771606981","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/internet-and-personal-computing-fads-9780789017727","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}