UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL EXPERIMENTAL DE LOS LLANOS OCCIDENTALES EZEQUIEL ZAMORA BARINAS ESTADO BARINAS

GLOSSARY OF COMPUTING
Profesor: Carlos Pia. Bachilleres: RIVAS GENESIS CI: 22.956.645 ALVARADO NEXANGEL CI:23.007.860 JULIAN PEA CI: 22.114.303 Seccin: 02 ING en Informtica

BARINAS, Marzo de 2014

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ARCHIVE (ARCHIVO): Is a set of bits which are store don a devise.

ACTIVITIES (ACTIVIDADES):

Meet common computing tasks.

ABA (ABA):

Is a programming language.

ARITHMETIC (ARITMETICA):

Representation of information in computers

ANALYSIS (ANALISIS):

Objective and thorough exploration of some fact or data

ACROBAT (ACROBATA):

Document exchange running on windows.

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BIOS (BIOS): Basic input and output.

BOOT (ARRANQUE):

It is the process that starts the operating system when the user turns on a computer.

BIT (BIT):

Is the smallest unit of information used in computing.

BINARY (BINARIO):

Is a numbering system in which numbers are represented using only the numbers zero and one.

BYTE (BYTE):

Representation of a single character.

BUFFER (BUFFER):

Is a memory location on a disc or a digital instrument.

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CABLE (CABLE):

Complimentary high speed internet.

CHIP (CHIP):

Containing small semiconductor logic circuits and computer.

COMMANDS (COMANDOS):

Instructions entered on the keyboard of the terminal.

CHASIS (CHASSIS):

Is the metal structure containing the computer.

CAPACITY (CAPACIDAD):

Amount of information it can store a devise.

CURSOSR (CURSOR):

Is a small flashing line that indicates the position of the screen.

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DOWNLOAD: Transfer information from a computer in the Internet to your own computer. It is also commonly called "Download" or "download".

DIRECTORY: Alternative designation of folders. See folder.

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ENABLED (HABILITADO):

To start something.

ERRORS (ERRORES):

It is an error or fault in a computer program or software system that triggers a result.

EXTERNAL (EXTERNO):

Commands are not defined.

EXECUTE (EJECUTAR):

Is interpreting and holding an instruction.

ENTRY (ENTRADA):

Transmitting data to computer.

ESCAPE (ESCAPE):

Middle of cancellation of task in progress.

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FILE (FICHERO): Data set name, be recovered by the computer.

FORMAT (FORMATEAR):

Repair process of an empty disc for first use.

FLOPPY (FLOPPY):

Was developed to store information of various kinds.

FORMATS (FORMATOS):

Structure of a stock that define the way represent beware and screen.

FIRMWARE (FIRMWARE):

Instruction set is integrated in hardware.

FRAGMENTATION (FRANGMENTACION):

Condition affecting the data stored on disk.

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GRAPHICS (GRAFICOS): It is the use of pictures to represent information.

GIGABIT (GIGABIT):

Billion bits.

GB (GB):

Gigabyte 1024 megabytes.

WORM (GUSANO):

Is a program similar to a virus.

GENERATIONS (GENERACIONES):

Changes of computers through the ages.

GIGA (GIGA):

Prefix meaning billion. Are composed of binary numbers.

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HACKER (PIRATAS): Specialized user to access database computers.

HADWARE (HADWARE):

Physical elements of a computer.

HYPERLINK (HIPERVINCULO):

Link, link. Link in a hypertext. See link.

HDMI (HDMI):

High Definition Multimedia Interface). HDMI is a standard digital audio / video encryption without compression, supported by industry to replace the DRM.

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INSTRUCTION (INSTRUCCION): Statements or commands that performs a particular task.

INTERACTIVE (INTERACTIVO):

It is a system that allows continuous dialogue between the user and the application.

INTERFACE (INTERFAZ):

Hardware environment and software components of a system used specifically to connect one system.

ICON (ICONO):

Graphics user interface using an icon to represent an action or mandate.

INDICATIONS (INDICACIONES):

Tasks to be ordered to pc.

INSTALLATION (INSTALACION):

Process of installing an application, operating system or electronic device.

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JAVA (JAVA): Programming language object oriented.

JUMPER (JUMPER):

A jumper is a conductive element used to connect two terminals to close an electrical circuit. The jumpers are generally used to set or adjust printed circuit boards, motherboards and computers.

JAILBREAK (JAILBREAK):

Jailbreak or iOS jailbreaking is the process of removing the limitations imposed by the closed iOS operating system developed by Apple for their mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPod, etc.

JABBER (JABBER):

Jabber es un protocolo abierto y libre para mensajera instantnea, que est basado en XML y con ncleo XMPP. Es uno de los proyectos libres ms ampliamente utilizados como alternativas libres a MSN Messenger de Microsoft o Yahoo Messenger.

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KNOL (KNOL): Is a Google service where he registered users can write their own articles on any topic, thus creating a large online encyclopedia.

KEYWORD (KEYWORD):

Keyword. Important words associated with a resource. For example, the keywords associated with a web page are those that encompass the content thereof.

KAZAA (KAZAA):

Application of P2P file sharing which employs the FastTrack protocol. Kazaa is owned by Sharman Networks.

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LASER (LASER): This light is substantially monochromatic, and consisting of a single wavelength. It is used in recording and reading CDs and DVDs.

LINUX (LINUX):

Operating system having a core of the same name. The source code is open, therefore, is available for anyone to study, use, modify and redistribute.

LATENCY (LATENCY):

Is time or time required for a packet of information is transferred from one place to another. Latency, with the bandwidth, are crucial for the speed of a network.

LAYER (LAYER):

It is a way to hide the implementation details of a particular set of features.

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MEMORY (MEMORIA): In computing device based on circuits that allow the limited storage and later retrieval.

MODEM (MODEM):

Converting device for processing digital data.

MONITOR (MONITOR):

Is an output device that displays the information graphically on a computer The monitors are connected to the computer via a graphics card (or adapter or video card).

MAINFRAME (MACROCOMPUTADORA):

It is a big, powerful and expensive computer used primarily in companies that need to process large amounts of data or support large numbers of users.

MACROVIRUS (MACROVIRUS): Type virus that affects Microsoft Word documents using the features of the macros to carry out their actions. Not usually cause great harm, but are annoying.

MASK (MASK): En informtica, una mscara son ciertos datos que, junto con una operacin, son usados para sacar informacin almacenada en otro lado.

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NAVIGATION (NAVEGACION): Navegar (por la web o internet) es la accin de utilizar un navegador web para recorrer la WWW visitando pginas web y saltando entre ellas.

NOD32 (NOD32): Is an antivirus created by the company Eset, with versions for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and other platforms.

NODE (NODO):

Intersection or union of several elements that come together in the same place. Each computer on a network is a node.

NETTOP (NETTOP):

Tipo de sub notebook pequea, de bajo costo y bajo consumo, optimizada para funciones bsicas de cmputo y acceso a internet inalmbrico.

NANOTECHNOLOGY (NANOTECHNOLOGY):

Is the control of matter at scales smaller than 1 micron (0.001 mm).

NANOSECOND (NANOSEGUNDO):

Billionth of a second (10 -9 wing). Abbreviated no. It is used to measure, for example, the access time to the RAM.

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Office: suite from Microsoft for office work; It includes text, database, and spreadsheet form processor. Online: online, connected. State in which is located a computer when connected directly to the network through a device, for example, a modem. Opera: Web browser, of Norwegian origin. Efficient and much smaller than Netscape Navigator and Explorer. OSI: Open Systems Interconnection: interconnection of open systems. Universal standard for communication protocols.

Outbox: Outbox.

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packet (packet): the part of a message that is transmitted across a network. Before being sent over the Internet, the information is divided into packages. password: password. PCMCIA: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Memory expansion cards that increase the storage capacity. PDA: Personal Digital Assistant. Handheld. PDF: Portable Document Format. File format that captures a printed document and reproduces it in its original appearance. The PDF files are created with the Acrobat program. performance: performance, performance. processor: set of logic circuits processing the basic instructions for a computer.

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QBL: Query By Example: see for example. Inquiry method for the database. QL: Query Language: query language. QoS: Quality of Service. Quality of Service: quality of service. On the Internet and other networks, it designates the ability to measure, improve and, to some extent, secure transmission and error rates in advance. It is important for the transmission fluid of multimedia information: for example, for academic Internet2 applications. query: query. Search in a database.

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RAM: Random Access Memory: random access memory. Memory where the computer stores data that allow the processor quick access to the operating system, applications, and data in use. It is closely related to the speed of the computer. It is measured in megabytes.

resolution: maximum number of pixels that are seen on a screen. Two examples: 800 x 600 and 640 x 480. / In a printer, the resolution is the quality of the reproduced image and is measured in dpi. roaming: Internet access from different parts of the world, the price of a local call. ROM: Read Only Memory: read only memory. Built-in memory that contains data that cannot be modified. It allows the computer to start. Unlike RAM, ROM memory data are not lost to the *-shut down the computer.

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SDRAM: very fast, large memory, for servers and workstations.

Semiconductor: named to insulation, such as germanium and Silicon substances, which are transformed into drivers by the addition of certain impurities. Semiconductors have enormous importance in electronics. serial: method to transmit data sequentially, i.e., bit-by-bit. ScanDisk: Windows program that checks a disk, detects errors and corrects them.

Service 0610: which allows Argentine users connect to the Internet at one lower cost that the normal rates, putting the 0610 prefix to the phone number of your provider. Server: central computer of a network system that provides services and programs to other connected computers.

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Tamagotchi: small digital toy. Telematics: combination of the words "telecommunication" and "computer". Discipline that you associated telecommunications for computing resources.

Touch pad: small touch sensitive surface, built into a computer keyboard. It fulfills the same functions as the mouse. touch screen: touch sensitive screen. It is based on the use of infrared rays. Trojan (Trojan horse; Trojan horse): program that contains malicious code within seemingly harmless data. It can ruin part of the hard disk.

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URL: Uniform Resource Locator. See DNS. USB (Universal Serial Bus): is an interface of type plug & play between a computer and some devices, for example, keyboards, telephones, scanners and printers. Usenet: network of newsgroups where discussed on different themes. There are thousands of these discussion forums, and any user can create a new one. In some cases the forums have a moderator that filters, edit, and send messages.

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vBNS: Very High Performance Backbone Network Service. The network that interconnects over 125 institutions dedicated to research.

VHS: Video Home System. The standard most widely used home video playback and recording.

videoconferencing: conversation between two or more persons who are in different locations but can see and hear.

Class virus: a virus that affects spreadsheets in Microsoft Office. It is also called W97M.Class.G. Eastern virus is not hiding. Whenever he acts it adopts a different aspect. virus: small program that "infects" computer; It can cause undesirable effects and even irreparable damage. voice chat: voice chat. Conversation over the Internet. To carry out necessary two interconnected users microphone, speakers and sound card and use the same voice chat program.

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Windows 2000: Version of the Windows operating system, whose launch has been announced by Microsoft for the year 1999. Windows operating 95:sistema released by Microsoft in August 1995. Windows 98: Operating system released by Microsoft in 1998, as successor to Windows 95. One of the most visible differences with the former consists of the integration of the operating system with the Internet Explorer browser. This feature gave rise to a trial by monopoly. Windows CE: Windows-based operating system. It was designed for small or mobile devices. It comes built-in in various brands of handheld. Webcam: camcorder that records images which can be accessed from a web site. WWW: World Wide Web.

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xDSL: the term refers to different variations of DSL, such as ADSL, HDSL, and RADSL. XGA: eXtended Graphic Array. Monitor that supports up to 65,536 colors

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Y2K: Year 2 k: year 2000. Many computer systems use software that records the dates with the last two digits of the year; for example, 97 represents the year 1997. The arrival of the year 2000, the last two digits are 00, and many computers will read them as 1900, which could cause failures and collapses even on systems. The world is working to prevent the consequences of this problem in communications, health, public administration, commercial and financial activities and daily life.

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Zip drive: device for data storage. Each zip drive can contain up to 100 MB (megabytes) or the equivalent of 70 floppy disks. zip: format of compressed files. zipear: compress.