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1394 port A new type of connector for
plugging in peripherals, such as video
cameras, with extremely fast data-transfer
rates. The 1394 standard synchonizes
audio and video files by delivering data
at a guaranteed rate—in real time.
See peripheral.
A
Acrobat
®
Reader
™
Software created by
Adobe Systems that allows you to view an
electronic document with the exact layout
intended by the author. The Acrobat
Reader can be downloaded free of charge
from the Adobe Web site. See software.
anti-virus software A program that
detects and, in many cases, repairs the
damage caused by a computer virus.
application Software installed on a
computer. See program.
B
backup Copy of a file that is kept in case
the original is lost or damaged. Backups
can be kept on the hard disk, a diskette,
an LS Compaq drive, or even a CD.
bit The smallest possible piece of
computer information—a single digit.
See digital.
boot To start or restart the computer.
During the start-up process, information
necessary for the computer to operate is
loaded into memory. See main memory.
browser Software that searches for,
displays, and downloads text, graphics,
sound, and video from the Internet.
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape
Navigator are two popular browsers.
This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer
concepts. Some of these terms are used in this guide.
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