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Active
Refers to items currently in use or being displayed. For example, the active window is the window that responds to mouse or keyboard input, and is on top of any other open windows. In spreadsheet applications, the active cell is the cell, usually highlighted, in which data can be entered or modified. The active program is the program currently running. When you enter a command, it usually applies only to the active areas.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
A method for moving data over regular phone lines, ADSL can provide Internet access at speeds far greater than that of an old-style dial-up modem. ADSL is well suited for fast web browsing and can carry digital data, analog voice (phone), and video.
See also Broadband
Apple
The Apple company was founded in 1976 by Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Traditionally favoured by Education Departments, artists and "creative" people, Apple has been responsible for a number of innovations, e.g. the stylish iMac computer and more recently the iPod mp3 player. See also Mac
Application
An application is a software program run by the end-user, e.g. a word processing program or web browser; as opposed to systems programs such as the operating system, that run in the background. Many applications can be run simultaneously on a computer, each in it's own window.
Applet
An Applet is a small Java program downloaded and run through your Web Browser. For example, mc² uses an Java applet for Chat. View the definition of an Applet from Sun, the makers of Java. See also: Browser and Java
Attachment
A file sent with an email is known as an attachment. Attachments can be any file: pictures, programs, text files etc. Large attachments may be rejected by some mail servers, or prevent a recipient from receiving further mail, as they clog their mailbox. mc² does not allow attachments to be sent via its Forum, Alert emails or Mailing Lists. This simple step will protect you from getting a virus sent as an attachment with mc² mail. N.B. Whilst this is true for mail sent directly by the mc² web server, it is not possible for mc² to protect you from attachments sent directly to you by individuals, whether they are mc² members or not. Note also, that whilst mc² WebMail is screened for viruses, it does allow attachments to be sent. Caution should be exercised in opening any attachment.
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Avatar
A way to represent yourself online with a small, personalised icon, or image (often comical). A graphical icon that represents a real person in a cyberspace system. When you enter the system, you can choose from a number of fanciful avatars. You can choose your own avatar on mc² by going to My Profile.
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