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What is a Bug?

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Submitted: 9 Feb 2007
Updated: 24 Nov 2007

A bug is an error in a computer program or hardware. While usually the result of programmer error or oversight, bugs can also be introduced into a program through compiler error, incorrect assumptions about hardware or software interfaces, or can be ... [more]



What is a Client?

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Submitted: 28 Feb 2007
Updated: 7 Jan 2008

A client is a computer program that depends upon another program to function. Usually, client software receives data or instructions from a remote program called a server. Some thin clients actually have critical software components execute on the re... [more]



What is a Computer?

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Submitted: 24 Dec 2006
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

A computer is a device that accepts user input, processes it, and returns output. Usually, the modern use of the term computer refers to an electronic device that accepts input via keyboard and mouse, and returns output via a CRT or LCD monitor. Othe... [more]



What is a Computer Program?

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Submitted: 7 Apr 2007
Updated: 24 Nov 2007

A computer program is a file or collection of files that instruct a computer what to do. Just like a program at a play or concert, a computer program at the most basic level is a list of events. The computer iterates through the list and performs fun... [more]



What is Copyleft?

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Submitted: 2 Jul 2006

Copyleft is a manner of ensuring that a work will remain free in all variations and interpretations that may become of it. The term originated from the need of software developers to publish the code of their programs for others to use, yet to requir... [more]



What is CSS?

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Submitted: 16 Nov 2006

CSS is an acronym for Cascading Style Sheets. CSS is a language used to define the layout and appearance of webpages. The primary purpose of Cascading Style Sheets is to separate the content of a webpage from its layout, therefore facilitating an eas... [more]



What is Data?

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Submitted: 18 Aug 2007
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

Data is a collection of processed information. The singular form of data, datum, is Latin for "given", a term interchangeable with "fact". Therefore, data is a collection of facts. While the term "raw data" may refer to unprocessed facts that may be ... [more]



What is a Decibel?

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Submitted: 20 Oct 2007

The decibel is the common measure of sound intensity and radio signal strength. Although it has never been ratified by any governing standards body, its suitability to measuring ratios and losses has led to widespread adoption of the decibel in indus... [more]



What is Dell?

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Submitted: 22 Apr 2007
Updated: 22 Mar 2010

Dell, Incorporated is a computer hardware manufacturer and distributor. The company is one of the world's largest computer distributors in terms of both quantity of units sold and gross income, and one of the United States' largest corporations. From... [more]



What is Digg.com?

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Submitted: 18 Oct 2006
Updated: 31 Mar 2010

Digg.com is a popular social bookmarking and content discovery website. Although site management and maintenance is done the website's paid staff, all the content is submitted by the site's visitors on a voluntary basis. These submissions are subject... [more]


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