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Client/server --- Clock
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Client/server ---
Computer technology that separates computers and their users into two categories: clients or servers.
When you want information from a computer on the Internet, you are a client. The computer that delivers the information
is the server. A server both stores information and makes it available to any authorized client who requests the
information. You may hear this one frequently, especially if someone says, "You can't contact us today because
our Web server is down."
Client/server networking --- As opposed to peer to peer networking, an arrangement in which central
computers called servers supply data and peripherals for use by client computers (workstations).
Typically, a server contains a large, hard disk that supplies not only data, but also programs. It even executes
programs. A server might also supply printers and modems for clients to use on the network. In other words, client/server
refers to an architecture for distributed processing wherein subtasks can be distributed between services, CPUs,
or even networked computers for more efficient execution.
Clip art --- A
collection of images you can use in your documents. Clip art is often distributed on CD-ROM in large collections
(thousands of clip art pieces) organized into categories. Various clip art formats are sold,and the most popular
are CGM, WMF, BMP, and GIF format files.
Clipboard ---
A temporary storage area in all versions of Windows used for storing various types of data (for example,
text, graphics, sound, and video). The clipboard can hold one piece of information at a time for use in a program
or to pass information between programs.
Clipboard Viewer ---
A Windows 95 program enabling you to store and save more than the single item that the clipboard can
hold.
Clock --- An
area at the far right edge of the task bar that displays the time (and date if you leave the mouse pointer over
the time). You can configure the task bar to show or hide the clock.
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Close button --- Color scheme
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Close button --- A button in the upper right corner of a Window with an "x" in it. When clicked,
it closes the program running in the current window.
Cluster --- Segment
of space on a hard drive. Each file, no matter how small in actual size, takes up at least one cluster on the hard
drive. As drive sizes increase, so does the cluster size. Thus, if you have a large drive and many small files,
you may waste a significant amount of space on your drive. To avoid this, physically partition the drive into multiple
"logical drives" of a smaller size. These smaller, logical drives also use smaller cluster sizes, wasting
less space.
Coaxial cable ---
A type of shielded cable used in wiring networks together. Although coaxial cable sufficiently shields
network signals from outside electrical noise, "coax" is stiff and difficult to work with, and more difficult
to run through walls and ceilings than twisted pair cable (see twisted pair).
Codec --- A
technique for compressing and decompressing files, typically sound and animation files. Common codecs
include Cinepak, Indeo, Video 1, MPEG (see MPEG) QuickTime (see QuickTime) and RLE.
Collapse folders ---
To hide additional directory (folder) levels below the selected directory (folder) levels. In Explorer,
you can collapse the view of a folder to hide the folders stored within by double-clicking the folder in the left
pane (tree view) of Explorer. When a folder contains no additional folders, a minus sign (-) appears next to the
folder.
Color pattern ---
A color selection made up of two other colors.
Color rendering intent --- Provides the best ICM settings for three of the major uses of color printing,
for example, presentations, photographs, and true color screen display printing.
Color scheme --- A selection of colors that Windows 95 uses for screen display of applications,
dialog boxes, and so forth. The color scheme is set from the Control Panel.
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Component --- Compressed volume file (CVF)
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Component --- A
portion of Windows 95. When installing Windows 95, you have the option of installing (or not) various components.
For example, you might choose to not install Hyperterminal (you might have a better terminal program). Later, you
can go back and add/remove components using the original install disks or CD-ROM.
CoM --- Refers
to the serial port, usually to attach a mouse and/or a modem to the computer. Most computers have two serial ports,
labeled COM1 and COM2. The serial port transmits data in a single bit stream. This serial transmission of bits
gives the port its name.
Command --- Usually an option from an application's menus. Also refers to commands typed in from
a command-prompt session or from the Run dialog box from the Start Menu. In essence, it's a way of telling an application
or Windows 95 to perform a major chore, such as running an application or utility program.
Command button --- A dialog box item that causes an action when clicked.
Compare files ---
Compares the files in a backup set to make sure they match the source files on the hard disk.
Complex document ---
See compound document.
Compound document ---
A document (created using OLE) that includes multiple types of data. For example, a Word processing
document that includes a Paint picture is a compound document.
Compressed volume file (CVF)
--- A file, created by DriveSpace (see DriveSpace) which is treated
like another "volume" (logical disk drive)--it even has a drive letter (for example, "D:")
assigned to it. When you save or retrieve files compressed by DriveSpace, they are written or read from the compressed
volume file. The compressed volume file exists on a hard drive (called a "host drive"), and looks like
a regular file to the FAT (see File Allocation Table).
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Compuserv --- Control Panel
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Compuserv --- A
very large (and a fairly expensive) on-line service -- nick-named CI$ because of the cost. It was recently purchased
by AOL, but it's supposed to stay a separate system.
Conferencing ---
an irc-like discussion, limited to the host on-line service. Called "CB" on CI$.
Config.sys ---
A file used in DOS to allocate the systems devices and hardware.
Configuration ---
The way something is set up, I.e. --- hardware, programs,
the operating system or the internet. It can be the way your computer is customized.
Counter --- A
number on many web pages that will count the number of hits. Basically it counts the number of people that have
visited that page.
Connection ---
(Hyperterminal) In Hyperterminal, a connection sets and saves all the configuration parameters for one
party you wish to contact.
Container object ---
An object that contains another object or several objects. For example, a Word document might be the
container object that holds the Excel object. See also compound document.
Control menu ---
A menu that exists in every window and enables you to modify its parameters or take global actions,
such as closing or moving the window.
Control Panel --- A program that comes with Windows 95 that enables you to make settings for
many Windows 95 actions, such as changing network, keyboard, printer, and regional settings. Some programs (including
many video card drivers) may add sections to the control panel for you to use to configure that program.
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Conventional memory --- Country Code
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Conventional memory ---
Memory located in the first 640K.
Cookie --- The
most common meaning of “Cookie” on the Internet refers to a piece of information sent by a Web Server to
a Web Browser that the Browser software is expected to save and to send back to the Server whenever the
browser makes additional requests from the Server.
Depending on the type of Cookie used, and the Browser’s settings, the Browser may accept or not accept the Cookie,
and may save the Cookie for either a short time or a long time.
Cookies might contain information such as login or registration information, online “shopping cart” information,
user preferences, etc.
When a Server receives a request from a Browser that includes a Cookie, the Server is able to use the information
stored in the Cookie. For example, the Server might customize what is sent back to the user, or keep a log of particular
user’s requests.
Cookies are usually set to expire after a predetermined amount of time and are usually saved in memory until the
Browser software is closed down, at which time they may be saved to disk if their “expire time” has not been reached.
Cookies do not read your hard drive and send your life story to the CIA, but they can be used
to gather more information about a user than would be possible without them.
See Also: Browser , Server
CUrrent directory ---
The directory that activates if you log onto the drive at the command prompt by typing the drive letter
and pressing Enter. When you switch drives, the operating system remembers the directory that was current when
you switched away. It will still be the active/current directory when you switch back; it becomes the default directory.
Applications will store or look for files on that drive if they're not specifically told which directory to use.
This concept also works in Explorer: when you switch back to a drive, the last active directory (or folder)
is still the active one.
Country Code ---
Two characters that are added to the end of a users domain name that denote there country of origin.
Ex: A user from Argentina may have a address similar to this user.domain.com.ar. For a complete listing of country codes click here.
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