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Hypertext
An instruction set that specifies how information is published on the Internet. See
Transport
Hypertext Markup Language.
Protocol (HTTP)
Hz
See hertz.
icon
A small picture incorporated into the graphical user interface that represents a link or
shortcut to a file, folder, or program.
IEEE
See Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
IEEE-1394 High
A Plug-and-Play digital interface that allows up to 63 devices to be connected
Performance
sequentially into a single external port. See daisy chain, IEEE-1394 port, Plug and
Serial Bus
Play.
IEEE-1394 port
A device that transmits data at a maximum rate of 400 Mbps. A variety of devices are
supported, such as IEEE-1394 digital cameras, video cameras, and storage devices.
See IEEE-1394 High Performance Serial Bus.
Intel
A software package developed by the Intel Corporation that makes it possible to
VideoPhone
place and receive video telephone calls through the Internet or through standard
telephone lines using a video camera.
Institute of
A non-profit group involved in the development of technology and standards in the
Electrical and
areas of computer engineering and consumer electronics.
Electronics
Engineers (IEEE)
interactive
A term used to describe a program, such as a computer game, that immediately reacts
to commands.
interface
See graphical user interface.
International
A non-governmental organization established to promote the development of
Organization for
standards in the areas of intellectual, scientific, technical, and economic activity.
Standardization
(ISO)
International
An agency of the United Nations responsible for the regulation, standardization,
Telecommunica
coordination, and development of international telecommunications standards.
tion Union (ITU)
Internet
The largest decentralized computer network in the world. Every computer or network
that is linked to the Internet uses TCP/IP. See network, TCP/IP.
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