Publisher's Synopsis
This is a book that explains hundreds of the most important (and, often, most unintelligible) computer terms in a way that readers can understand. This book - is a straightforward guide that gives "user-friendly" definitions of computer-related terms, and in many cases, gives a brief explanation of how and why they are used. It covers wordage used in both the Macintosh and the PC worlds, as well as typesetting and other related terminology, such as "halftone," "leading," "vaporware," "PostScript," and "e-mail.";The book is suitable for users at all levels.