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received from it. IP addresses make sure that the right data packets are sent to
the right recipient via the right path.
ISDN:
Abbreviation for "Integrated Services Digital Network". A digital
telephone network that, unlike analog modems, transmits digital data. With bit
rates of 64 bps, ISDN transmits data much faster and more accurately than
modems.
J
JPEG:
Abbreviation for Joint Photographic Experts Group. The data extension
is "JPG". Graphics-compression method developed by C-Cube Microsystems.
This pixel image format offers 24-bit color depth and is especially suited for
photos and photorealistic images with many different shades and hues. Because
it exploits some of the physiological characteristics of human sight and permits
data losses that are invisible to the naked eye, it attains extremely high
compression rates.
JPG:
See "JPEG".
L
LAN:
Abbreviation for "Local-Area Network". A local network located in a
building or on company premises that is based on private transmission media
and equipment. Ethernet and Token Ring are common LAN technologies.
Letterbox:
The letterbox format is created when an image recorded in 16:9
format (or wider) is displayed on a normal television (4:3). This format typically
displays the picture between black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. This
term was probably derived from the wide, thin format that looks a lot like the
slot of a letterbox.
M
M3U Format:
M3U (file extension ".m3u") is the standard data format in which
Winamp and other playlists are saved.
Modem:
Abbreviation for "MOdulator DEModulator". A device that converts
digital signals ("the computer's language") to analog signals ("the telephone's
language") and vice versa. Modems are used to connect to the Internet using a
dial-up connection.
MOV:
Name given to Quicktime-formatted videos.
MP3:
MP3 is an audio format that provides relatively good sound (compared to
the uncompressed original) and very high compression rates. It is an excellent
way to store and share music data over the Internet. Many MP3 players support
this format and allow users to store hours of sound at almost full-range HiFi
quality in just a few megabytes.
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