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Who is a typo pirate? Are they related to fat clients? And what is shovelware? The rapid rise of the Internet has changed our language. This dictionary allows you to keep up with those changes by concentrating in-depth on Internet terminology. Featuring over 3,600 jargon-free entries, from the thousands of new abbreviations, technical terms, and user-jargon to terms associated with e commerce, security, and the use of the Internet for business purposes. Useful appendices include country codes, popular emoticons, and popular chat room and email abbreviations. This reference book will prove invaluable to anybody working with information technology from the general Internet user to employees in the industry.
This reference work investigates the rapid evolution of digital language by cataloging the terminology necessitated by the expansion of the Internet. The authors provide a comprehensive lexicon designed to bridge the gap between technical jargon and common usage for both industry professionals and casual users. By documenting thousands of terms, the text serves as a standardized guide for navigating the shifting vocabulary of the digital age.
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Users frequently cite this dictionary as a practical resource for clarifying obscure technical slang and industry-specific acronyms. Experts note that while the rapid pace of technological change necessitates frequent updates, the text remains a useful foundational reference for understanding the core vocabulary of the information age.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press España, S.A.
ISBN-10:
019280460X
ISBN-13:
9780192804600
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