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Hypertext
Transport
Protocol (HTTP)
An instruction set that specifies how information is published on the Internet. See
Hypertext Markup Language.
Hz
See hertz.
icon
A small picture incorporated into the graphical user interface that represents a link or
shortcut to a file, folder, or program.
IEEE
See Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
IEEE-1394 High
Performance
Serial Bus
A Plug-and-Play digital interface that allows up to 63 devices to be connected
sequentially into a single external port. See daisy chain, IEEE-1394 port, Plug and
Play.
IEEE-1394 port
A device that transmits data at a maximum rate of 400 Mbps. A variety of devices are
supported, such as IEEE-1394 digital cameras, video cameras, and storage devices.
See IEEE-1394 High Performance Serial Bus.
Intel
VideoPhone
A software package developed by the Intel Corporation that makes it possible to
place and receive video telephone calls through the Internet or through standard
telephone lines using a video camera.
Institute of
Electrical and
Electronics
Engineers (IEEE)
A non-profit group involved in the development of technology and standards in the
areas of computer engineering and consumer electronics.
interactive
A term used to describe a program, such as a computer game, that immediately reacts
to commands.
interface
See graphical user interface.
International
Organization for
Standardization
(ISO)
A non-governmental organization established to promote the development of
standards in the areas of intellectual, scientific, technical, and economic activity.
International
Telecommunica
tion Union (ITU)
An agency of the United Nations responsible for the regulation, standardization,
coordination, and development of international telecommunications standards.
Internet
The largest decentralized computer network in the world. Every computer or network
that is linked to the Internet uses TCP/IP. See network, TCP/IP.