The Internet dictionary Book

Welcome to the world of shareware, flame wars, links, crackers, and 'bots - a world where you'll need a dictionary just to sort out the FAQs! The Internet Dictionary is an indispensable guide to the slang, jargon, acronyms, and technical terms you'll encounter as an Internet user. This concise, plain-English resource is both a vital learn-as-you-go reference and a fascinating place to browse. Demystify networking terminology; decode acronyms for services, organizations, standards, programs, and files; learn hacker jargon and converse with other Internet insiders; and identify and beware of trolling, mailbombs, and other cyberspace tricks and traps. You'll find over 2400 easy-to-use, cross-referenced entries, with simple definitions, helpful examples, and plenty of illustrations. From "acceptable use" to "Zterm," from "archie" to the "World Wide Web," The Internet Dictionary covers all you need to feel comfortable speaking like a cybernaut.

The Internet is a global network of networks. This book has everything you need to know--the Internet jargon is fully explained. Includes an alphabetical listing of terms modeled after the dictionary will help those who feel like "clueless newbies".