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2 Glossary
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port. A high-speed, high-performance
video standard supported by a dedicated controller or
connector on the system board. Some systems come with a
built-in AGP controller. Other systems have an AGP connector
that allows the connection of an AGP video board to the
system board’s AGP bus. AGP components feature 64- or
128-bit graphics acceleration with an integrated digital video
engine and accelerated 3-D graphics, texture mapping, and
shading functions. Fast refresh rates, high resolution, and color
depth allow for incredible graphics suitable for multimedia and
graphic intensive applications.
algorithm
Any set of instructions to be followed in order.
anti-aliasing
Making jagged edges look smoother by filling in the jags with
an intermediate color. Usually used in reference to the edges of
shapes, especially letters, on a computer screen.
API
Application Programming Interface. An API is a series of
functions that programs can use to make the operating system
do routine or repetitive tasks. Using Windows APIs, for
example, a program can open windows, files, and message
boxes (as well as perform more complicated tasks) by passing
a single instruction. Windows has several classes of APIs that
deal with telephony, messaging, and other issues.
APM
Advanced Power Management. An API developed by Intel and
Microsoft that allows developers to include power
management in the BIOS. APM defines a layer between the
hardware and the operating system that effectively shields the
programmer from hardware details.