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Subject:Re: Can anyone recommend a book? From:Janice Gelb <janice -dot- gelb -at- oracle -dot- com> To:Sarah Stegall <sstegall -at- bivio -dot- net> Date:Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:28:54 +1000
On Jun 9, 2010 5:28AM, Sarah Stegall wrote:
> I'm looking for a good book on computer terms and uage. Emphasis on the
> usage. I would prefer one that wasn't produced by Microsoft, Cisco, or
> some other proprietary entity. I would appreciate some suggestions.
> Thanks.
>
I second the recommendation of the online
FOLDOC. Also, although it is somewhat proprietary,
you might find the Sun Global Glossary helpful
if you can't find a term anywhere else.
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