 NetLingo: The Internet Dictionary With emphasis on the personal, business, and technology aspects that make using the Internet so unique, this handy reference presents more than 2,500 computer-related terms and industry-specific jargon for anyone who needs to learn the new language of the Net.  Smileys by David W. Sanderson From the people who put an armadillo on the cover of a system administrator book comes this collection of the computer underground hieroglyphs called "smileys." Originally inserted into email messages to denote "said with a cynical smile":-), smileys now run rampant throughout the electronic mail culture. They include references to politics 7:^] (Ronald Reagan), entertainment C]:-= (Charlie Chaplin), history 4:-) (George Washington), and mythology @-) (cyclops). They can laugh out loud %-(I) wink ;-) yell :-(0) frown :-( and even drool :-)~  Text Me This dictionary of text messages contains the newest text jargon that young mobile phone owners and instant messagers have created. With lots of ideas for fun things to message, this book is the perfect pocket reference guide for adults and kids alike.  Wan2Tlk? What is this new language heating up your cell phone, pager, and e-mail? When you're IMing, are you stumped by the emoticons swarming in? Are messages becoming more cryptic and symbols more unrecognizable? If you're feeling at a loss, or even think you're in the know, you are in need of this pithy pocket guide to the hottest communication going. |