Monday, August 21, 2000		Bits & Bytes

1.TCP/IP: The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol or TCP/IP is the basic communication or protocol of the Internet. However, it can also be used as a communications protocol in the private networks called intranets and in extranets. TCP/IP is a two-layered programme.

2.SMPS: It refers to the main power supply of your computer, which is placed at the top of your computer.

3.Mouse: Mouse is a computer-input device. It is a plastic case about the same size of mouse with a ball embedded on its bottom side. There are two buttons on its top and a cable that connects the mouse to the computer system. It relays speed and direction and helps in guiding a pointer across the screen. It also lets the user perform actions like pointing, clicking and dragging.

4.WWW: Stands for World Wide Web. WWW is a collection of linked pages on network, which are easily assessable and provides informations.

5.CD-ROM: CD-ROM is a drive that facilitates recording, retrieving and storing of data on a compact disk (CD). Through CD-ROM drive you can only read the information and cannot write anything on the disk.

6.DVD: It stands for Digital Versatile Disk. DVD is an advancement of CD-ROM disk and has a better storage capacity. With it, a new disk can efficiently store video and audio data. The DVD uses the MPEG standards file and compression standard.

7.Search engine: Search engine is a site on Internet, which helps in locating information available on the World Wide Web. By typing in keywords, matching results can be found on the Internet in the form of Web sites and Web pages.