Part III: Appendixes
Glossary
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HyperText Markup Language (HTML):
A special coding scheme used to
prepare text and graphics for access over the World Wide Web.
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icon:
A small picture that represents a function, file, or program.
infrared port:
A port that allows data to be transferred by infrared signals
instead of a cable. It works on the same principle as a remote control
for a television set.
input:
Information received by a computer from a storage device such as
a disk, or an input device such as the keyboard.
input/output (I/O):
Input and output are two of the three functions that
computers perform (the other is processing). Input/Output describes
the interrelated tasks of providing data to the computer and
providing the results of processing to users. I/O devices include
keyboards (input) and printers (output). A disk drive is both an input
and an output device, since it can both provide information to the
computer and receive information from the computer.
instruction:
A statement in a computer program that performs a
particular function or task.
interface:
A connection between two parts of a system that lets them
work together. There are different types of interface: 1) Elements
such as the graphics design, prompts and menus of an application
program allow you to interact with the program. These elements
make up the user interface. 2) A physical connection between one
system or device and another so that information can be exchanged.
interlaced:
A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which only
every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two
passes to create a complete screen image.
Internet:
The collection of computers located throughout the world that
are connected over telephone lines to provide electronic mail and
other services.
Intranet:
World Wide Web pages designed to serve a limited group of
people, such as the employees of a particular company. Users must
enter a password to access the information provided.
Summary of Contents for 8000 series
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