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Internet Glossary


 

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Pentium
In IBM compatible personal computers, this is the microprocessor produced by Intel.

Pixel
The smallest graphic element displayed on a screen which is usually a single-colored dot.

Plug-In
A program that you download to your computer and work with your browser software to provide faster and more interesting ways to view and navigate the Internet. Plug-ins are designed for use with Netscape Navigator browsers.

Port
The location into which information passes into and out of a PC. Pershing's secure ports are Ports 80 and 443.

Protocols
The language one computer or terminal uses to communicate with other computer systems.







 

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