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What is SRAM?

Asked by enviornment in Computers & Technology at 1:08 PM on November 22, 2007

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Short for static random access memory, and pronounced ess-ram. SRAM is a type of memory that is faster and more reliable than the more common DRAM (dynamic RAM). The term static is derived from the fact that it doesn't need to be refreshed like dynamic RAM.

Answered at 1:20 PM on November 22, 2007

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What is Logic Gate?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:40 AM on November 20, 2007

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A logic gate performs a logical operation on one or more logic inputs and produces a single logic output. The logic normally performed is Boolean logic and is most commonly found in digital circuits. Logic gates are primarily implemented electronically using diodes or transistors, but can also be constructed using electromagnetic relays, fluidics, optics, or even mechanical elements.

Answered at 10:36 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Link?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:41 AM on November 20, 2007

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To bind together. (2) In programming, the term link refers to execution of a linker. (3) To paste a copy of an object into a document in such a way that it retains its connection with the original object. Updates to the original object can be reflected in the duplicate by updating the link.

Answered at 10:32 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Lossless?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:41 AM on November 20, 2007

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Compression — In graphic design, lossless compression refers to a data compression technique where the file quality is preserved and no data is lost. Lossless compression is commonly used on GIF images, but can only reduce file size to about half of its original size.

Answered at 10:35 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Lossy?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:41 AM on November 20, 2007

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Refers to data compression techniques in which some amount of data is lost. Lossy compression technologies attempt to eliminate redundant or unnecessary information. Most video compression technologies, such as MPEG, use a lossy technique.

Answered at 10:34 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Login?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:41 AM on November 20, 2007

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A way for you to type your username and password to gain access to restricted information or websites. A login is also a security measure for computer networks. A login ensures administrators that only authorized individuals are gaining access to network resources.

Answered at 10:35 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Localhost?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:42 AM on November 20, 2007

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In TCP/IP networks, localhost is the name used to describe the local computer address. Localhost always translates to the loopback IP address 127.0.0.1.

Answered at 10:24 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Linux?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:42 AM on November 20, 2007

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Linux is a Unix-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive Unix systems. Linux has a reputation as a very efficient and fast-performing system. Linux's kernel (the central part of the operating system) was developed by Linus Torvalds at the University of Helsinki in Finland.

Answered at 10:28 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is Listserv?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:42 AM on November 20, 2007

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An automatic mailing list server developed by Eric Thomas for BITNET in 1986. When e-mail is addressed to a LISTSERV mailing list, it is automatically broadcast to everyone on the list. The result is similar to a newsgroup or forum, except that the messages are transmitted as e-mail and are therefore available only to individuals on the list.

Answered at 10:26 PM on November 21, 2007

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What is LAN?

Asked by Anju in Computers & Technology at 6:43 AM on November 20, 2007

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A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs connected in this way is called a wide-area network (WAN).

Answered at 10:22 PM on November 21, 2007

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