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Archive for February 13th, 2026

Memories of the past: “Microsoft® Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition”, ISBN 9780735614956

Posted by jpluimers on 2026/02/13

While researching early Intel 8087 documentation distributed via LISTSERV, the below blast from the past also turned up: back in 2002 computer dictionaries were also available as … books!

[Wayback/Archive] Microsoft® Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition (Cpg-Other): 9780735614956: Computer Science Books @ Amazon.com

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Microsoft Press; 5th ed. edition (June 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 637 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0735614954
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735614956
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.33 x 1.76 x 9.25 inches

It is available from various sources including [Wayback/Archive] Microsoft Computer Dictionary – Microsoft Press – Google Books and [Wayback/Archive] microsoft_computer_dictionary__fifth_edition1.pdf.

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