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Term
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Description
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GIF
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Graphics
Interchange Format. A data compression format used to compress
and transfer graphic images into digital information that can
be displayed on the computer screen. Because of their smaller
size, this format is used widely on the Internet for the transfer
of graphic files. The files have a .GIF extension. |
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Gigabyte
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A
gigabyte is 1,073,741,824 bytes (typically rounded off to a billion
bytes). Often used to describe the capacity of storage devices
such as hard drives. 1024 Mb = 1 GB. |
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GPF Error
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A
General Protection Fault is an error that occurs in Windows 3.x
when a software program tries to access or use an area in memory
(an address) that is not available or already allocated to another
program. This error often ends in a frozen application that forces
the user to reboot the computer. |
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Graphics
Accelerator
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A
type of video adapter that can boost video speed and performance
through the use of an on-board processor. |
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Graphics
File
Format
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Standardized
file formats that describe methods of representing an image. See
Bitmapped Image and Vector Image. |
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Graphics
Interchange Format
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See
GIF. |
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Gray-Scale
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Animage
produced by using varying shades of gray, ranging from black to
white. |
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Green
Standards
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Standards
that are meant to be environmentally friendly. A computer or peripheral
can go into "doze mode" or "sleep mode" after
a certain period of non-use to help conserve energy. |
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Grounding
Mat
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An
antistatic mat that helps prevent electrostatic discharge from
damaging your computer when your working inside the case. These
mats often have a cord that attaches to an electric outlet making
contact only with the ground receptacle. |
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Grounding
Strap
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An
antistatic wrist strap that attaches to the computer case or an
antistatic mat while you're working on a computer. This safely
discharges static buildup and helps prevent damage to the computer
through electrostatic discharge (ESD). |
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GUI
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Graphical User Interface.
An operating system (such as Windows) with an interface or working
environment that uses graphics and icons on the screen for running
programs or entering information.
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