Computer English (Third Edition)

Author: Yang Min
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: This book is a practical textbook of computer English written for beginners, aiming to help readers learn common computer terminology, identify commonly displayed screen information, and read computer-related short articles. The book is divided into seven chapters, introducing fundamental computer knowledge, DOS and its utility software, the database management system FOXPRO, Windows 3.x and Windows 95 and their applications, multimedia computer technology, network technology, and computer security and virus prevention. The appendix provides explanations of commonly used acronyms and an index of the book's vocabulary. Except for chapters, each chapter is divided into four parts: Basic Vocabulary, Screen Information, Short Articles, and Exercises. The Basic Vocabulary section lists common English terms and acronyms with phonetic transcriptions; the Screen Information section not only provides translations but also offers detailed explanations, with some sections including suggestions for handling issues. The Short Article section contains computer-related knowledge relevant to each chapter. The content of the book progresses from simple to advanced, making it highly practical and suitable as a textbook or reference for various computer applications, as well as a handy resource for computer enthusiasts.