An on-screen symbol that represents an entity or function such as a program, a file, a directory, an accessory, etc. #
Integrated Device Electronics. Drive controller technology where a significant portion of the electronic components are integrated into the drive itself. #
(Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) (Computer Graphics, Modeling) An ANSI-standard file format used to exchange drawing information among computer-aided design (CAD) systems. #
To retrieve a file created by one program into a different program. #
All the types of data in a form that can be used by a computer. #
Infrared port. Computer communications connector enabling receipt or transmission of data via pulsating light waves imperceptible by the human eye.#
To prepare software or hardware to perform a task. #
To enter data into a computer for the purpose of processing, or the data itself. #
A utility that accompanies an application used to install the program on the hard drive and configure it for use with your system. #
(Editing) Editing technique that allows the editor to edit video, and audio tracks in separate passes. Superior to assemble edit in most cases because generation loss can be reduced. See Assemble Edit.#
The give and take quality of a program or system that derives its direction from user input, and gives information in response to user requests.#
(Multimedia) A computer-delivered presentation, reference tool, or learning tour typically stored on floppy disk or CD-ROM disc. This form of communication is used to demonstrate a company's products and services in an interactive medium that the user can control to access rich forms of information such as data, sound, graphics, animation and video. More extensive forms are called "point of purchase demonstrations╙ or "electronic publishing."#
1. Media whose message content and duration is controlled by direct user input.
2. A system designed to take maximum advantage of the ability to ╥page out╙ to videotape or videodisk players for media.#
The combination of a computer and video equipment to create an interactive visual environment.#
The means of interaction between a user and the computer or between two hardware devices. #
Video compression method in which redundant data between frames is not repeated thereby reducing data required to define a video sequence. See frame differencing.#
(Video) An NTSC or PAL scanning method that divides the screen into two fields, alternately drawing odd-numbered and even-numbered scan lines. Lines from each field are interwoven to create a single image. Interlaced is the method used by broadcast standards. First, the odd lines are scanned, and then the even ones. For NTSC, 262 1/2 lines are scanned at a time. Since the scan is alternated between the odd and even lines, the scan must take place a high speed or the image would blink (flicker). This is done by scanning the screen from left to right, top to bottom on alternate lines 60 times a second. Each time the screen is scanned (odd or even) a single field is displayed. Two fields equal a single frame (the entire display of odd and even lines). Since the human eye has a persistence of vision equal to about 1/50 of a second, each field displayed appears to be visible as the next is scanned. See Non-Interlaced, Field, Flicker, Frame.#
Global computer communications network used by millions across a wide variety of hardware and software environments. Access is available in Windows 95 through the Microsoft Network or other popular Internet connection applications. #
1. (Animation) The calculation of the in-between values based on two surrounding values, usually the first and last frames of a segment.
2. (Image Processing) The calculation required to smooth edge lines of images when, for example, resolution or dpi is increased or decreased.#
Input /output card generally refers to an adapter board that connect to external devices, especially through parallel or serial communications. #
(Programming) A signal requesting attention, usually sent from a peripheral device to the host.#
Video Compression technique in which each frame of digital video is analyzed for contiguous areas of similar color.#
Windows 95 edit menu option to select the exact opposite group of icons from the currently selected set in a window. #
Interrupt request. Defines how an adapter card notifies the CPU of data to be processed.#
Integrated Services Digital Network. An international digital communications standard, essentially an advanced telephone line, developed for the transmission of simultaneous high-bandwidth data, video, and voice signals in digital form.#
Industry Standard Architecture. A 16-bit data bus card slot standard.#
International Standards Organization standard for describing the file structure for a CD-ROM. Various computer operating systems can read this standard with the addition of special software.#
