Comprehensive and up-to-date, this remarkably useful book and CD-ROM package contains more than 15,000 combined terms and explanations-spanning a multitude of computer-related topics. More than a collection of definitions, this unique reference includes clear, detailed descriptions and illustrations of topics ranging from basic to cutting-edge, and is a must-have for all computer professionals, students, teachers, and technicians alike. Including explanations of the latest and most important devices, operating systems, no other book can provide the depth and breadth of coverage of the Computer Desktop Encyclopedia.