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What is Linux?

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Submitted: 18 May 2006
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

Linux is an open source operating system. Although traditionally used on servers, Linux has recently been gaining acceptance on home desktop computers. Linux is often perceived as an 'alternative' operating system to Microsoft Windows or Apple OS-X d... [more]



What is a Linux Distribution?

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Submitted: 28 Oct 2006

The term distribution refers to a complete GNU/Linux operating system. Commonly shortened to just "distro", a distribution includes the Linux kernel, hundreds of small GNU programs and tools, and usually a windows manager or three. The term Linux tec... [more]



What is Love?

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Submitted: 22 Oct 2006
Updated: 7 Jan 2008

Love is a general term used to describe an attraction, enjoyment, or other positive interaction either between two people, or of one person towards another person, object, or idea. Love can also be considered to be any strong emotion which causes peo... [more]



What is Malware?

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Submitted: 13 Dec 2006
Updated: 24 Nov 2007

Malware is a portmanteau of "malicious software". The term refers to any computer program that harms the computer running it, or the user of that computer. Typically, malware is installed without the user's knowledge or consent, though it is often pa... [more]



What is Microsoft?

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Submitted: 6 Nov 2006
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

Microsoft Corporation is a software company based in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's flagship product, the Windows operating system, is the single most popular operating system for home desktop use. Its other desktop products, namely Microsoft Offic... [more]



What is the Microsoft Surface?

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Submitted: 1 Jun 2007
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

Microsoft Surface is a touch-based graphical user interface. Using specialized hardware designed to replace the keyboard and mouse used in typical computing applications, Surface enables a level of interaction previously unattainable with conventiona... [more]



What is Microsoft Windows?

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Submitted: 13 Mar 2007
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems and environments developed and marketed by Microsoft Corporation. The first version of Windows was released in 1985 as a graphical user interface to MS-DOS, providing multiple document support, mouse... [more]



What is NASA?

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Submitted: 23 Jul 2007
Updated: 24 Nov 2007

NASA is the United State's official space agency. An acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA is charged with developing tactical aeronautic and space vehicles, space exploration, and monitoring global patterns such as climate ... [more]



What is Netscape Navigator?

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Submitted: 7 Feb 2007

Netscape Navigator was the dominant web browser during the early years of the Internet. Developed and marketed by Netscape Communications Corporation as an easy to use product, Netscape Navigator is credited with bringing the Internet within easy rea... [more]



What is a Network?

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Submitted: 17 Jan 2007
Updated: 24 Nov 2007

A network is an interconnected system of nodes, or objects. In computer terminology, networks usually refer to either the electric distribution systems some large IT providers manage, or systems of interconnected computers. The largest of these compu... [more]


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