Download: The process of moving computer data from one location to another. Though the term is normally used to describe the transfer, or downloading, of data from the Internet, it is also used to describe the transfer of photos from a camera memory card to the computer. Example: I downloaded photos to my PC.

 

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Download: The process of moving computer data from one location to another. Though the term is normally used to describe the transfer, or downloading, of data from the Internet, it is also used to des . . . View Full Definition

Download Message: Allows you to save a copy of an email message to your own computer which will be stored as a distinct text file.

Consonant: A speech sound that is not a vowel. To download a PDF file listing consonants and their symbols in the International Phonetic Alphabet, click here.

Elision: Omission of a consonant (e.g., 'ere' for 'ever') or a vowel (e.g., 'tother' for 'the other'), usually to achieve a metrical effect.

English Sonnet: Also known ad shakesperian sonnet. The englished form of the italian sonnet, developed by sir thomas wyatt and henry howard, earl of surrey with three quatrains and a concluding couplet, wit . . . View Full Definition

Classical: Established ideals of perfection.

Shareware: Software distributed on the basis of an honor system. Most shareware is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it . . . View Full Definition

Freeware: This is a shortened version of Free Software. Programmers offer their work without wanting pay in return.

Anonymous Ftp: An option in FTP that allows users to download files without having to establish and account.

Ad Views (Impressions): Number of times an ad banner is downloaded and presumably seen by visitors. If the same ad appears on multiple pages simultaneously, this statistic may understate the number of ad impression . . . View Full Definition