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PawPrint.net Glossary of Terms

This dictionary of web design, photography, computer and graphic design terms has been compiled from many sources and is constantly being augmented and undergoing revisions to try and capture as much of the lingo and technical vocabulary as possible.  

Random terms, by category

Data and Telecommunications, terms, concepts and abbreviations. (19 terms)
XML
A simple, very flexible text format derived from SGML (ISO 8879). Originally designed to meet the challenges of large-scale electronic publishing, XML is also playing an increasingly important role in the exchange of a wide variety of data on the Web and elsewhere.
Computer Hardware parts, abbreviations and concepts. (6 terms)
SNMP
The Set of rules to provide system management tools to monitor activity and create messages/alerts as required. Network devices that employ SNMP are frequently referred to as "Managed" devices.
Graphic Design & prepress terms from desktop publishing to offset printing. (14 terms)
Aberration
An optical defect in a lens causing it to form an image that is not sharp or that is distorted in some way.
Linux/Unix Terms and Commands. (9 terms)
SMTP
A set of rules used to define how email should be sent and governing communication between mail servers to achieve this end.
Photography terms and concepts, including digital and traditional photographic techniques. (11 terms)
Bracketing
Making several exposures, using different settings (initially this was restricted to exposure but with digital photography can also include white balance and quality). Bracketing allows for error and permits selection of the best exposure after development.

Most professional photographers will always bracket photos where you only have one chance to capture the moment - weddings for example.

Web design termonology, concepts, and abbreviations. (46 terms)
web designer
Person responsible creating web sites - this usually includes all graphics, code, and functionality for the complete page - however sometimes it only refers to the graphic design of the site and not the code. In those cases a web programmer would also be involved.
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