An award-winning bestseller, this reference is a mini-encyclopedia on computers, covering computer concepts, jargon, and acronyms, as well as fascinating backgrounds on important people, products, companies, and technology breakthroughs that have shaped this industry. Includes complete cross-referencing, more than 5,000 terms--700 new additions--plus 400 illustrations. "If you're looking for a dictionary that's comprehensive and authoritative, you won't go wrong".--PC Magazine.