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Kbps --- Key pal
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Kbps --- (kilobits
per second) A speed rating for computer modems that measures (in units of 1,024 bits) the maximum number of bits
the device can transfer in one second under ideal conditions.
Kermit
--- A terminal program and file transfer protocol developed at Columbia
University and available for a variety of computers, from PCs to mainframes. Kermit can be used to download files
from a remote system to your home computer. It is distinguished by its ability to transfer files over Telnet and
other connections that would corrupt a binary transfer; it is often available as a UNIX command.
Kernel --- The
core of an operating system, usually responsible for basic I/O and process execution.
Kernel driver --- A driver with direct access
to hardware. A hardware driver.
Keyboard buffer --- Memory set aside to store
keystrokes as they're entered from the keyboard. Once it's stored, the keystroke data waits for the CPU to pick
up the data and respond accordingly.
Keyboard equivalent --- See
keyboard shortcut.
Keyboard shortcut --- A combination of keystrokes
that initiates a menu command without dropping the menu down, or activates a button in a dialog box without clicking
the button.
Key
pal --- A person you correspond with that uses a KEYboard
to type e-mail messages instead of say, a pen, to write handwritten letters. Usually these e-mail messages are
written back and forth between two or more people with some kind of regularity. A pen pal in cyberspace. If you
correspond with someone frequently or on a regular basis it could be said that the two of you are "key pals".
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Keyword --- Kruegerapp
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Keyword --- A word you might use to search
for a Web site. For example, searching the Web for the keyword "Dictionary" or "Terms" might
help you find this site.
Kill file
--- A file that lets you filter USENET postings to some extent, by excluding
messages on certain topics or from certain people.
Kilobyte ---
A thousand bytes. Actually, usually 1024 (2^10) bytes.
See Also: Byte , Bit
Kiosk --- In
the Microsoft Network, a download-and-run document that contains additional information about a forum. Kiosks are
usually found in forums.
Kruegerapp --- A
downloaded application which, instead of enhancing performance, "kills" your system (in homage of Freddy
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