| Computer Glossary |
I/O:- Input/output. Information into or out of a computer.
I-beam:- Appearance of the cursor/pointer in Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) environment when it is positioned over an area in which
text can be entered.
IBM:- International Business Machines. A large company that makes a variety of computers. IBM set the standard for DOS machines.
Currently, many companies makes clones of IBM's personal computers which are often called "compatibles."
Icon:- A small Windows graphical representation of an application, a group, or a document.
IDE:- Integrated Drive Electronics. A common standard used for hard drives.
Import:- To copy data from another file or format version into your current application.
Information Superhighway:- Another name for the Internet.
Initialization Files:- Windows files with the extension .INI. They contain information that defines your Windows environment.
Ink Jet Printer:- A printer that sprays tiny droplets of ink particles onto paper to form characters and images.
Input:- Data that goes into a computer device by various methods such as a keyboard, mouse, or scanner.
Insertion Point:- Vertical bar in a text area which indicates where text that you type will be entered.
Integrate:- The process of moving data back and forth between two different computer systems.
Integrated Software:- A type of software package which frequently combines several standard software applications into one entity.
Sometimes referred to as a suite. Frequently an integrated package will contain a spreadsheet, database, word processor, and a
graphics program.
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN):- a telephone technology that supports high speed data transmission.
Intel:- Maker of the Pentium lines of processors which are used in IBM PC and compatible computers.
Interface:- A device that connects a computer with a peripheral so that they can communicate with each other.
Internal Command:- A command that does not have to be read into memory from a disk file because it already resides in memory (built
into COMMAND.COM). The DIR command is a good example of an internal command.
Internaut:- An experienced Internet user.
Internet Mall:- An Internet site that allows businesses to host or link their sites within it. The businesses with links in the mall gain the
added exposure of the added traffic that these Internet sites create.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC):- a network application that allows users to "chat" in real-time by connecting to an IRC server.
Internet:- The world's largest collection of interconnecting communication networks accessed by millions of users. Its main focus has
traditionally been offering rich resources for research and communications. Recently this has been changing to offer a wide array of
resources for business and home users.
Internet Service Provider/Access Provider (ISP/IAP):- Any on-line organization providing access to the Internet.
Interpreter:- A program that reads and executes source code one line at a time. Does not create an executable file that can run
independently.
Intranet:- A network within an organization that uses Internet technologies (such as the HTTP or FTP protocols).
IP Address:- Internet Protocol Address. Every computer on the Internet has a unique identifying number, like 191.1.34.2.
IP (Internet Protocol):- the underlying protocol for connecting networks together on the Internet.
IP Address:- The unique number which identifies a host on an IP network.
IRQ (Interrupt Request):- A signal from a hardware device such as a keyboard or CD- ROM drive indicating that it needs the CPU's
attention. IRQ signals are transmitted along IRQ lines (i.e., IRQ1). A conflict resulting in an error will occur when two hardware devices
(i.e., mouse and modem) attempt to share the same IRQ line.
ISA:- Industry Standard Architecture. A standard for IBM and compatible computers that specifies the architecture of the hardware.
ISDN:- Integrated Services Digital Network - a system of all digital, high bandwidth telephone lines allowing for the simultaneous delivery
of audio, video and data. Data travels at 128K bps.
Java:- A programming language, similar to C++, for developing applets that are capable of running on any computer regardless of the
operating system.
Joystick:- An input device in which directional pushes on a lever impart specific commands to the computer.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group):- An image-compression format that reduces the size of bitmapped images by a factor of 10 or
more with little or no discernible image degradation.
JPG:- File extension used on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files.
Jump:- On the Internet, to go to another document or other resource on the same or another Web server.
Jumper:- A small plastic-covered metal clip that slips over two pins protruding from a circuit board. When in place, the jumper connects
the pins electronically and closes the circuit, turning it "on."
Kermit:- A popular file transfer and terminal emulation program.
Kernel:- An essential part of the operating system, responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security, and much
more.
Keyboard:- An input device consisting of an array of keys arranged somewhat like an ordinary typewriter.
Kilobyte (K or KB):- Equal to 1,024 bytes. Computer memory and disk space is measured in terms of the number of bytes they can store.
I-beam:- Appearance of the cursor/pointer in Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) environment when it is positioned over an area in which
text can be entered.
IBM:- International Business Machines. A large company that makes a variety of computers. IBM set the standard for DOS machines.
Currently, many companies makes clones of IBM's personal computers which are often called "compatibles."
Icon:- A small Windows graphical representation of an application, a group, or a document.
IDE:- Integrated Drive Electronics. A common standard used for hard drives.
Import:- To copy data from another file or format version into your current application.
Information Superhighway:- Another name for the Internet.
Initialization Files:- Windows files with the extension .INI. They contain information that defines your Windows environment.
Ink Jet Printer:- A printer that sprays tiny droplets of ink particles onto paper to form characters and images.
Input:- Data that goes into a computer device by various methods such as a keyboard, mouse, or scanner.
Insertion Point:- Vertical bar in a text area which indicates where text that you type will be entered.
Integrate:- The process of moving data back and forth between two different computer systems.
Integrated Software:- A type of software package which frequently combines several standard software applications into one entity.
Sometimes referred to as a suite. Frequently an integrated package will contain a spreadsheet, database, word processor, and a
graphics program.
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN):- a telephone technology that supports high speed data transmission.
Intel:- Maker of the Pentium lines of processors which are used in IBM PC and compatible computers.
Interface:- A device that connects a computer with a peripheral so that they can communicate with each other.
Internal Command:- A command that does not have to be read into memory from a disk file because it already resides in memory (built
into COMMAND.COM). The DIR command is a good example of an internal command.
Internaut:- An experienced Internet user.
Internet Mall:- An Internet site that allows businesses to host or link their sites within it. The businesses with links in the mall gain the
added exposure of the added traffic that these Internet sites create.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC):- a network application that allows users to "chat" in real-time by connecting to an IRC server.
Internet:- The world's largest collection of interconnecting communication networks accessed by millions of users. Its main focus has
traditionally been offering rich resources for research and communications. Recently this has been changing to offer a wide array of
resources for business and home users.
Internet Service Provider/Access Provider (ISP/IAP):- Any on-line organization providing access to the Internet.
Interpreter:- A program that reads and executes source code one line at a time. Does not create an executable file that can run
independently.
Intranet:- A network within an organization that uses Internet technologies (such as the HTTP or FTP protocols).
IP Address:- Internet Protocol Address. Every computer on the Internet has a unique identifying number, like 191.1.34.2.
IP (Internet Protocol):- the underlying protocol for connecting networks together on the Internet.
IP Address:- The unique number which identifies a host on an IP network.
IRQ (Interrupt Request):- A signal from a hardware device such as a keyboard or CD- ROM drive indicating that it needs the CPU's
attention. IRQ signals are transmitted along IRQ lines (i.e., IRQ1). A conflict resulting in an error will occur when two hardware devices
(i.e., mouse and modem) attempt to share the same IRQ line.
ISA:- Industry Standard Architecture. A standard for IBM and compatible computers that specifies the architecture of the hardware.
ISDN:- Integrated Services Digital Network - a system of all digital, high bandwidth telephone lines allowing for the simultaneous delivery
of audio, video and data. Data travels at 128K bps.
Java:- A programming language, similar to C++, for developing applets that are capable of running on any computer regardless of the
operating system.
Joystick:- An input device in which directional pushes on a lever impart specific commands to the computer.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group):- An image-compression format that reduces the size of bitmapped images by a factor of 10 or
more with little or no discernible image degradation.
JPG:- File extension used on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files.
Jump:- On the Internet, to go to another document or other resource on the same or another Web server.
Jumper:- A small plastic-covered metal clip that slips over two pins protruding from a circuit board. When in place, the jumper connects
the pins electronically and closes the circuit, turning it "on."
Kermit:- A popular file transfer and terminal emulation program.
Kernel:- An essential part of the operating system, responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security, and much
more.
Keyboard:- An input device consisting of an array of keys arranged somewhat like an ordinary typewriter.
Kilobyte (K or KB):- Equal to 1,024 bytes. Computer memory and disk space is measured in terms of the number of bytes they can store.
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