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Dictionary of Computer and InternetTerms(Vol. 1)John C. Rigdon,Editor

Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms1st Edition – AUG 2016 0/0/0/CSThis dictionary is adapted from Microsoft Language Portal with additions and edits byJohn C. Rigdon. 2016 Eastern Digital Resources. All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may bereproduced by any means without the express written consent of the copyright holder.“Entries from the Microsoft Language Portal. 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rightsreserved.” Distribution release by Microsoft. eAgreement.aspxPublished by:Eastern Digital Resources31 Bramblewood Dr SWCartersville, GA 30120http://www.wordsrus.infoEMAIL: Sales@wordsrus.infoTel. (678) 739-9177

OverviewThis dictionary contains over 32,000 terms that are specific to Computers andthe Internet. Each term includes a definition / description. With more than750 pages, this dictionary is one of the most comprehensive resourcesavailable.Terms relate to applications, commands, functions, operating systems, imageprocessing and networking.No other dictionary of computing terms even comes close to the breadth ofthis one. It is designed to be used by everyone from the novice seeking themost basic information to the mainframe systems programmer and MISprofessional looking for sophisticated and hard-to-find information that’s notavailable in most reference books. It’s all here in one indispensable referencesource.·artificial intelligence.·computer-integrated manufacturing·data communication·databases·distributed data processing·fiber optics·fundamental terms·local area networks·multimedia·office automation·open systems interconnection·peripheral equipment·personal computing·processing units·programming

·system development·text processingThis dictionary is ideal not only for students of computing but for thosestudying the related fields of Information Technology, mathematics, physics,media communications, electronic engineering, and natural sciences.We also publish a companion volume (Vol.2) of Computer Acronyms andAbbreviations with an additional 4,500 terms. Volume 2 also includes asection on file name extensions showing the most commonly used extensionsand their association with various software systems.This dictionary is available in more than 100 languages. See our website forpricing and uter dictionary.htmlAbbreviations used:(n) – noun(pn) – Proper Name(v) – verb(adj) – adjective(oth) – other

Miscellaneous Terms8.3 (oth) The standard format for file names in MS-DOS and Windows 3.1. A file namewith eight or fewer characters, followed by a period (dot), followed by a three-characterfile name extension. OEM (n) The name of a folder that includes additional files for the Windowsinstallation.%SYSTEMROOT% (n) The path and folder name where the Windows system files arelocated. Typically, this is C:\Windows, although you can designate a different drive orfolder when you install Windows. You can use the value %systemroot% to replace theactual location of the folder that contains the Windows system files. To identify yoursystemroot folder, click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%, and then click OK.%WINDIR% (n) The system environment variable that points to the directory whereWindows is installed, most commonly C:\Windows.0 or 1 Matches (n) A menu item that allows the user to search for a pattern A to berepresented in pattern B 0 or 1 times. Patterns could be strings, characters, etc. Forexample, if you want to find any strings that meet the criteria AB 0 or 1 matches in string’0 or More Matches (n) A menu item that allows the user to search for a pattern A to berepresented in pattern B 0 or more times. Patterns could be strings, characters, etc.1 on 1 (n) ?A curated time when Cortana brings high-priority or high-impact informationto the user and takes the time to learn more about the user based on inferences she’sworking on.1 or More Matches (oth) A menu item that allows the user to search for a pattern A to berepresented in pattern B 1 or more times. Patterns could be strings, characters, etc.100% stacked bar chart (n) A bar chart subtype that compares the percentage that eachvalue contributes to a total across categories.100% stacked column chart (n) A column chart subtype that compares the percentagethat each value contributes to a total across categories.100baseT (n) The Ethernet standard for local area networks using twisted-pair cablecarrying data at 100 megabits per second (Mbps).1099 report (n) A report to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a 1099 form. A1099 form is used to report non-employee income and is filed on a calendar year basis.The IRS produces various types of 1099 forms, including Dividend (1099-DIV), Interest(1099-INT), Miscellaneous (1099-MISC), and Retirement (1099-R).10base2 (oth) The Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 standard for baseband LANs (local areanetworks) using a thin coaxial cable (3/16 inch) up to 200 meters long and carrying 10Mbps (megabits per second) in a bus topology. A network node is connected to the cableby a BNC connector on the adapter card.12 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information(PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).12 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle(USK).128-bit encryption (n) A high level of encryption that uses a 128-bit key to scramble thecontents of a file or data packet to make the data unreadable without the decryption key.

128-bit SSL encryption (n) An encryption level used for SSL. The number refers to thelength of the key, so the higher the number, the more difficult the encryption is to break.12-Month Plan (n) A monthly commitment to Microsoft Azure for 12 months. There aretwo subscription options: Pay Monthly and Pre-Pay.15 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by the British Board of Film Classification(BBFC).16 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information(PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).16 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle(USK).18 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information(PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).1-byte unsigned Integer (n) An integer data type that has a positive value ranging from0 to 255.1-D shape (n) Either a straight line you draw or a shape that has a beginning point andending point and can be glued between two shapes to connect them.1M Events (n) A unit of measure of the ‘Premium Overage Events’ and ‘StandardOverage Events’ resources of the ‘Application Insights’ service type of the ‘Visual Studio’service for ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ billing based on the number of events produced using 1M asbaseline.1M Queries (n) A unit of measure for DNS Queries (1M) resource of the DNS servicetype of the Networking service.2007 Microsoft- Office system (PN) A version of the integrated system of Microsoftcore desktop productivity tools, programs, servers, and services designed for informationwork.21 CFR Part 11 (PN) A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation, Title 21 of theCongressional Federal Record, Part 11. This regulation specifies the conditions andcriteria for determining the validity and trustworthiness of electronic signatures andprocesses.2-byte signed Integer (n) An automation integer data type that can be either positive ornegative. The most significant bit is the sign bit, which is 1 for negative values and 0 forpositive values. The storage size of the integer is 2 bytes. A 2-byte signed integer can havea range from -32,768 to 32,767.2-D (oth) Existing in reference to two measures, such as height and width—for example,a two-dimensional model drawn with reference to an x-axis and a y-axis, or a twodimensional array of numbers placed in rows and columns.2-D chart (n) A chart that represents data on two axes, x and y, and displays chartobjects in flat graphical formatting.2-D shape (n) A shape that has four selection handles that you can use to resize the shapeproportionally.2-element constraint (n) A constraint that applies to two elements, such as two classesor two associations. The constraint is shown as a dashed arrow from one element to theother, labeled by the constraint string in braces ({ }).2-in-1 (n) A computer that has properties both of a tablet and a laptop.

2PC (n) A protocol that ensures that transactions that apply to more than one server arecompleted on all servers or none at all. Two-phase commit is coordinated by thetransaction manager and supported by resource managers.2-way paging (n) A system that allows users to send and receive messages when they areout of range.3 (oth) A game rating symbol developed by the Pan European Gaming Information(PEGI) and the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).32 bit machine (n) A computer that works with data in groups of 32 bits at a time. TheApple Macintosh II and higher models are 32-bit machines, in terms of both the word sizeof their microprocessors and the size of the data buses, as are computers based on the Intel80386 and higher-level microprocessors.3270 emulator (n) Software that enables a microcomputer to act as a 3270 terminal.Emulator software can also enable a desktop computer to send print jobs from a hostsystem to a printer connected to the microcomputer.3270 terminal emulation (n) The use of software that enables a microcomputer to act asa 3270 terminal. Emulation software can also enable a microcomputer to send print jobsfrom a host system to a printer connected to the microcomputer.3D (adj) Of, pertaining to, or being an object or image having or appearing to have allthree spatial dimensions (length, width, and depth).3-D (adj) Of, pertaining to, or being an object or image having or appearing to have allthree spatial dimensions (length, width, and depth).3D Builder (PN) An app to create, print, and scan in 3D.3-D column chart (n) A column chart subtype that compares data points along two axes.3D display controller (n) A display controller that supports 3D operations.3-D effect (n) A diagramming capability that shows charts in three dimensions.3D Human Body (PN) A feature that allows a user to explore human anatomy with 3Dimaging.3D model (n) A computer simulation of a physical object in which length, width, anddepth are real attributes: a model, with x-, y-, and z-axes, that can be rotated for viewingfrom different angles.3D object (n) A digital representation of a three-dimensional object that can be renderedon a computer screen using specialized software. The most common file format is the .objfile format.3-D reference (n) A reference to a range that spans two or more worksheets in aworkbook.3-D walls and floor (n) The areas surrounding many 3-D chart types that give dimensionand boundaries to the chart. Two walls and one floor are displayed within the plot area.3DES (n) An encryption algorithm based on the Data Encryption Standard (DES).3G (PN) The third generation of digital wireless technology, as defined by theInternational Telecommunications Union (ITU). Third generation technology is expectedto deliver data transmission speeds between 144 Kbps (kilobits per second) and 2 Mbps(megabits per second), compared to the 9.6 Kbps to 19.2 Kbps offered by secondgeneration technology. Western Europe and Japan lead the world in adoption of 3Gtechnology and services.