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| Database | A special way of organizing computer data. It looks like a table implemented columns and rows for fast accessing data from any of the cells in the table. There are many different types of databases but all of them work on the same principle. Databases are very useful for storing and organizing data for later retrieval. Very often used for managing accounts, user information, creating guest books, online stores and bulletin boards. This glossary is stored on a database. |
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| Desktop Publishing (DTP) | The process of formatting pages of text and graphics with a computer rather than the manual process involving physically cutting and pasting printouts and photos onto the final sheet. |
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| DL | The international envelope size also known as ISO-DL, measuring 110 x 220 mm or 4.3 X 8.6 inches. |
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| DNS | The Domain Name System which identifies each computer as a network point on the Internet using an internet protocol address systems to translate from domain name to IP and reverse. |
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| Domain name | The unique name that identifies an Internet site. Domain names always have 2 or more parts separated by dots. The part on the left is the most specific and the part on the right is the most general, eg: coastcreative.com.au |
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| Dots per Inch (DPI) | A value for the measurement of the resolution of a printed or scanned images or text. A higher DPI will generally mean higher resolution and therefore higher quality although many other factor also come into play. A higher DPI also means larger files and so this also needs to be taken into consideration. Ranges include 72 dpi for most monitors, 300 dpi for inkjet and laser printers, to 1200 to 2450 dpi for most PostScript image setters. |
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| Download | Transferring data (usually a file) from another computer to the users computer. The opposite of upload. |
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| DSL | Digital Subscriber Line
A method of moving data over regular phone lines. A DSL circuit is much faster than a regular connection and the wires coming into the users’ premises are the same (copper) wires used for regular phone services. |
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| Dynamic Website | Otherwise known as a Website Application.
A website that utilises application software to be user interactive, for example having search facilities where information is requested by the user and retrieved from a database for that particular session. This website is Dynamic. |
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