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multi-session A method of adding data
incrementally to a CD in more than one
recording session. If data is linked between
sessions, all data on a multi-session CD,
when read on a multi-session CD-ROM
drive, may be seen as part of a single
logical structure. Multi-session is different
from packet writing. See packet writing.
mutli-volume A CD containing multiple
sessions that are not linked together. Each
"volume" on the CD must be read as if it
were a separate CD. You can read different
sessions on a CD by using the Session
Selector in Easy CD Creator Deluxe.
music software Programs for composing
and editing music. When you play a tune
on a synthesizer keyboard connected to a
computer, the music program translates
what you play into a written score. Music
software creates MIDI files. See MIDI and
MIDI connector.
navigate To move through a Web site or
online document by clicking the
hyperlinks. See hyperlink.
Netscape Navigator A Web browser
developed by the Netscape
Communications Corporation. See
browser.
network Two or more computers linked
together to share resources, such as
programs, files, and printers.
newsgroup A discussion group on the
Internet where people can post or read
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messages on thousands of topics, such as
professional basketball, environmental
protection, Himalayan cats, Scottish
bagpipes, Irish clog dancing, soufflés,
macramé, book reviews, mountain bikes,
political candidates, and cartoon strips.
Imagine a topic, and you can probably find
a newsgroup that discusses it.
newsreader A program that lets you read
and post messages to newsgroups.
news server A server that receives the
Usenet news feed (all the individual
messages collected from 100,000 news
servers around the world). You access the
news server through your Internet Service
Provider. See Usenet. See also newsgroup.
NIC (network interface card)
A computer circuit board or card installed
in a computer so that the computer can be
connected to a network. Personal
computers and workstations on local area
networks (LANs) typically contain a
network interface card specifically
designed for the LAN transmission
technology, such as Ethernet or Token
Ring.
online To be communicating with another
computer through a modem or network.
You are online when you log on and
establish a connection. You are offline
when you lose or terminate a connection.
See modem and network.
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