Card 101
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file n.
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[C] a block of information in the form of bytes, stored together on a computer or external storage device, and given a name
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Englisch HSLU Wirtschaftsinformatik 1. Semester
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Card 102
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expandable a.
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relating to a compressed file that can be returned to its original size
Card 103
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flash n.
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a solid-state, non-volatile, rewritable memory that functions like a combination of RAM and ROM
Card 104
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field n.
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[C] a specified area, within a database record, used for a particular category or item, for example, Name, City, Zip Code
Card 105
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fragmentation n.
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[U] breaking a file into parts to store the data in whatever disk areas are available
Card 106
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grid computing n.
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[U] applying the resources of many computers in a network to solve or work on the same problem simultaneously
Card 107
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fuzzy a.
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(of a computer program or system) designed to deal with data which is imprecise or has uncertain boundaries
Card 108
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gateway n.
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a hardware or software setup that provides access to other systems or networks with differing protocols
Card 109
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hack v.
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to use ingenuity and creativity to solve computer programming problems or to overcome the limitations of a system
Card 110
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hand-held a.
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relating to electronic devices that have been designed so that they can be held and used easily with one or two hands
Card 111
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help desk n.
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[C] the place in a network or organisation where users ask questions or report problems with hardware or software
Card 112
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host n., v.
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~ [C] the main computer in a network that provides facilities to other computers
~ to provide facilities to other computers in the same network
Card 113
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hands-free a.
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relating to electronic devices that are mostly without touch
Card 114
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headset n.
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[C] a headphone combined with a microphone
Card 115
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high-end a.
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relating to the highest level of development of a device, usually implying premium price
Card 116
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high-speed a.
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relating to the transmission of data at high speeds over ordinary copper telephone wires or fibre wires
Card 117
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home page n.
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[C] the main page of a Web site to which the others are linked
Card 118
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icon n.
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[C] a small picture on the screen which represents a computer application, a file etc.
Card 119
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hyper prefix
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beyond the usual size or limits
Card 120
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information (super-) highway n.
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[C, usually sing.] the use of the internet as a means to connect sources of information worldwide
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