Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Information Technology Systems - Tapa dura

A comprehensive reference for librarians, information professionals, and others involved in the information technology (IT) field, providing detailed explanations of some 5,000 terms, including the latest terminology and jargon e.g., blobs, fractals, virtual reality, and multimedia. Subject coverage is intentionally broad and entries cover people, organizations, and technology. The definitions are clear and highly readable, and are cross-referenced to related terms and topics. A number of the entries include illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

A. E. Cawkell is the Founder and Director of the information technology consultants, Citech Ltd. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Information Scientists.