Computers

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Terminology > Computers

Hardware

Software/Programs

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Active Matrix  A screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor.

Hypermedia A system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information.

Thin Client A computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection.

Trackpad A pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball.

Terminology >Computers >Hardware

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Active Matrix  A screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor.

Hypermedia A system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information.

Thin Client A computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection.

Trackpad A pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball.

Terminology >Computers >Hardware

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Active Matrix  A screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor.

Hypermedia A system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information.

Thin Client A computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection.

Trackpad A pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball.

Terminology >Computers >Hardware

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Active Matrix  A screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor.

Hypermedia A system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information.

Thin Client A computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection.

Trackpad A pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball.

Terminology >Computers >Hardware

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Active Matrix  A screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor.

Hypermedia A system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information.

Thin Client A computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection.

Trackpad A pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball.

Terminology >Computers >Hardware

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Algorithm  A set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem.

Java A programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications.

Shareware Software that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process.

Virus A program that infects computer files by duplicating itself.

Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs

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Algorithm  A set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem.

Java A programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications.

Shareware Software that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process.

Virus A program that infects computer files by duplicating itself.

Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs

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Algorithm  A set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem.

Java A programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications.

Shareware Software that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process.

Virus A program that infects computer files by duplicating itself.

Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs

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Algorithm  A set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem.

Java A programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications.

Shareware Software that is available free for evaluation but the program must be purchased if used after the evaluation process.

Virus A program that infects computer files by duplicating itself.

Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs

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Algorithm  A set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem.

Java A programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications.

Shareware Software that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process.

Virus A program that infects computer files by duplicating itself.

Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs

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Rules & Protocols

Web Pages

WWW

Terminology > Internet

Terminology >Internet >Rules & Protocols

Acceptable use policy Written guidelines defining how students will use school resources such as computers with Internet access.

Netiquette Conventions for appropriate on-line conduct.

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Terminology >Internet >Rules & Protocols

Acceptable use policy Written guidelines defining how students will use school resources such as computers with Internet access.

Netiquette Conventions for appropriate on-line conduct.

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Terminology >Internet >Rules & Protocols

Acceptable use policy Written guidelines defining how students will use school resources such as computers with Internet access.

Netiquette Conventions for appropriate on-line conduct.

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Terminology >Internet >Web Pages

Applet A small program that operates within a browser.

Form A special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server.

Plug-in An application that works within a browser to process certain types of files.

Thumbnail A small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image.

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Terminology >Internet >Web Pages

Applet A small program that operates within a browser.

Form A special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server.

Plug-in An application that works within a browser to process certain types of files.

Thumbnail A small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image.

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Terminology >Internet >Web Pages

Applet A small program that operates within a browser.

Form A special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server.

Plug-in An application that works within a browser to process certain types of files.

Thumbnail A small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image.

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Terminology >Internet >Web Pages

Applet A small program that operates within a browser.

Form A special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server.

Plug-in An application that works within a browser to process certain types of files.

Thumbnail A small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image.

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Terminology >Internet >Web Pages

Applet A small program that operates within a browser.

Form A special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server.

Plug-in An application that works within a browser to process certain types of files.

Thumbnail A small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image.

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Terminology >Internet >WWW

Cyberspace The use of computer technology to create virtual space.

Search Engine A program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches.

SYSOP Acronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board.

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Terminology >Internet >WWW

Cyberspace The use of computer technology to create virtual space.

Search Engine A program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches.

SYSOP Acronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board.

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Terminology >Internet >WWW

Cyberspace   The use of computer technology to create virtual space.

Search Engine A program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches.

SYSOP Acronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board.

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Terminology >Internet >WWW

Cyberspace   The use of computer technology to create virtual space.

Search Engine A program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches.

SYSOP Acronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board.

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Hardware

Transfer & Bits

Protocols

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Terminology > Networking

Fiber optics A medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light.

Firewall A computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet.

Local area network A network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet.

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Fiber optics A medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light.

Firewall A computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet.

Local area network A network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet.

Terminology >Networking >Hardware

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Fiber optics A medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light.

Firewall A computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet.

Local area network A network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet.

Terminology >Networking >Hardware

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Fiber optics A medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light.

Firewall A computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet.

Local area network A network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet.

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Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits

Bandwidth Literally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line.

Baud rate The speed at which a modem can transmit data.

Kilobyte  A unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210.

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Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits

Bandwidth Literally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line.

Baud rate The speed at which a modem can transmit data.

Kilobyte  A unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210.

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Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits

Bandwidth Literally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line.

Baud rate The speed at which a modem can transmit data.

Kilobyte  A unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210.

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Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits

Bandwidth Literally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line.

Baud rate The speed at which a modem can transmit data.

Kilobyte A unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210.

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Terminology >Networking >Protocols

Parity A modem checking technique for memory or data communication errors.

Protocol A set of rules and conventions governing how devices on a network exchange information.

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Terminology >Networking >Protocols

Parity A modem checking technique for memory or data communication errors.

Protocol A set of rules and conventions governing how devices on a network exchange information.

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Terminology >Networking >Protocols

Parity A modem checking technique for memory or data communication errors.

Protocol A set of rules and conventions governing how devices on a network exchange information.

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