Computer Lingo

OBJ

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Maybe some of you computer guys out there can set me straight on computer terms. I can get around on the darn thing but don't know what half the abbreviations mean...like...UBB Code, HTML, Avatar, http, syntax and the very scary Hyperlinking.<br /><br />Hey....I'm just a dumb wrench....whaddya expect :D :D
 

TwoBallScrewBall

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Re: Computer Lingo

UBB = Universal Bulletin Board Code, used by many forums as a universal way to format text (bold, italic, embedded pics, etc)<br /><br />HTML = Hyper Text Markup Language, the code that is used to create web pages. Like UBB but much more complicated, much more powerful. <br /><br />Avatar = Not an anagram, just the word for that little smiley face you got banging his head<br /><br />http = hyper text transfer protocol, the protocol or 'procedure' used to transfer and recieve hyper text documents over the internet (aka surf the web)<br /><br />Syntax = Word that describes the proper "grammar" for a computer command or program. A syntax error is when a word or parameter is out of place.<br /><br />Hyperlink = A clickable piece of text that contains the URL (Universal Resource Locator, aka address) of another web site, linking one hypertext document (aka web page) to another.<br /><br />Next??? :D <br /><br />Hope this helps!
 

JB

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Re: Computer Lingo

Thanks, Steve. :) <br /><br />For OBJ and JB.
 

OBJ

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Re: Computer Lingo

I'll second those thanks Steve.<br /><br />Nice size fish ya' there JB. Wall hanger or did ya' let it go?
 
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