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Data and Telecommunications, terms, concepts and abbreviations.
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Computer Hardware parts, abbreviations and concepts.
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Graphic Design & prepress terms from desktop publishing to offset printing.
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Linux/Unix Terms and Commands.
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RAM
RAM is a type of computer storage whose contents can be accessed in any order. This is in contrast to sequential memory devices such as magnetic tapes, discs and drums, in which the mechanical movement of the storage medium forces the computer to access data in a fixed order. It is usually implied that RAM can be both written to and read from, in contrast to read-only memory or ROM.
Computers use RAM to hold the program code and data during execution. In the first electronic computers, RAM wa... |
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Photography terms and concepts, including digital and traditional photographic techniques.
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Depth-of-field
The area of sharpness in a picture, extending in front of and behind the plane of the subject, that is most precisely focused by the lens.
You can control depth of field by varying three factors: 1) the size of the aperture 2) the distance of the camera from the subject 3) the focal length of the lens. If you decrease the size of the Aperture, the depth of field increases; if you focus on a distant subject, depth of field will be greater than if you focus on a near subject; and if you... |
Web design termonology, concepts, and abbreviations.
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Technical Contact
The Technical Contact is authorized to interact with the registrar on behalf of the domain name registrant. Technical contacts can change domain name servers, and edit the technical contact´s information.
Usually the web hosting provider or web designer are listed as the Technical Contact for a domain. In larger corporations or associations there may be a designated Technical Contact within the organization that is listed instead or in addition |