Dictionary of Computer Acronyms And Abbreviations

This Companion Volume to our Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Vol.2) - Dictionary of Computer Acronyms and Abbreviations, has 4,300 terms.

This dictionary contains over 32,000 terms that are specific to Computers and the Internet. Each term includes a definition / description. With more than 750 pages, this dictionary is one of the most comprehensive resources available.

This Dictionary covers information and communication technology (ICT), including hardware and software; information networks, including the Internet and the World Wide Web; automatic control; and ICT-related computer-aided fields.

Abbreviations, nicknames, jargon, and other short forms save time, space, and effort - provided they are understood. Thousands of new and potentially confusing terms become part of the international vocabulary each year, while our communications are relayed to one another with increasing speed. PDAs link to PCs. The Net has grown into data central, shopping mall, and grocery store all rolled into one. E-mail is faster than snail mail, cell phones are faster yet - and it is all done 24/7.

Anyone may be skilled at instant messaging but still not know what "AAYF" stands for or how to convey "happy and crying" using emoticon. In that case, he/she needs look no further than our comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide for the help he/she needs! The latest, most popular acronyms and emoticons are listed for all types of IM programs, including: AOL Instant Messenger, Google Chat, Yahoo! Messenger and more!