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by sims1955

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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I am so glad I finally found a place on the web where I can go and ask a simple question without going through a pile of papers. I need help with computer English. I have so many ABC's and words on my computer thatI don't understand, I need a dictionary espically made for computers. I don't know whether to delete them or not because I don't know what they are. (1.)What does disclaimer mean. (2.)What is Java? Do I need it? (3.) What is Bios? Which do I use Bios or Mdos. What is: lsl. What is NDIS3Mapperversion 2.0 What is Web Capture? Do I need it? What is Virtual reboot helper? What is Microsoft share sections? What is Active X? What is VxD section? What is sync? What is CNET?

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by opatzg9

Do you really need this help if you've made it to here? OK, well her goes. The disclamer dissavows any responsibility to damage to your data from the software loaded, generally a worthless text file, generally safe to delete, the author requires it normally on shareware to be maintained with the software if you pass it on to others. 2) Java - Microsft will tell you you don't need it since they have their own version and don't want you using it. It is just another programming language with alot of internet ties requiring it to operate the web sites you might go to. 3)BIOS is the software which controls the physical pathways in your computor, it's like the central nervous system in your body it just kind of does it's job in the background where your operating system works on top of it.

by opatzg9

Mdos I think you mean MSdos which would be Microsoft Disk Operating System. If you're running win95,8,me They all run ontop of DOS or MSDOS. DOS is a collection of programs which handle the basic functions of reading and writing to the drives and monitor and other peripherals(additional hardware). The rest start getting into windows specifics and on sub comments it doesn't show so I'll leave some of those to others.
Active X is another of the fancy microsoft newbies that came about with visual basic for windows 9x/nt product lines. It's a way of letting the programming language control various things like the display and file access.

by lizzy

Hi, in addition to the first answer, BIOS stands for "basic input/output system." A great site to check terms like these is www.whatis.com. It also gives definitions of terms and links to sites with more information, help, etc. about the term searched for.
Hope this helps!

by timwalsh

By the way, deleting anything without specifically knowing what it is or how it is being used can be dangerous to the health of your computer. If you are running out of hard drive space, you would be much better off adding another drive, rather than trying to decipher what files do what and whether they are really needed.

by help desk analyst

Disclaimer:
A notice given to a person normally within a legal notice so that a company will not be liable for damages for something the user did or did not do.

Java:

Java(programming language) main purpose was to be portable so that it can be used on many different computer type,I386,SPARC,RISC,PPC and other tpyes.

Microsoft violated SUN(creator of java) contract and has now made their own version java. Microsoft did this as they saw java as a threat to Windows dominance in the computer world.

Brian
http://inachu.tripod.com

by thechas

Here is a good computer term web site.
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/

Basic suggestions:
Get the "Dummies" book for your version of Windows.
They also have a good printed computer dictionary.
You can subscribe to a weekly computer hint e-mail atwww.dummies.com

Subscribe to a few Tech-Mails here at Tech Republic.

JAVA: you may need it for some web sites.
I recommend that you get Sun's version.
http://www.sun.com/javanews/
Click on the Download link.

Web Capture: Programs that capture a web site so that you can access the information when you are off-line.
Most users do not need this.

ActiveX is a series of enhancements required to view and use some web content.
If you have Internet Explorer, you have some activeX components already.
Set your activeX settings, from tools, preferences on IE's menu bar to require you to confirm installing any new components.
Some viruses propagate using activeX controls.

VxD: Virtual Device Driver
Windows create virtual (temporary) devices for some hardware and functions.
You normally do not need to worry about VxD's, as Windows takes care of them for you.

Sync: Synchronization:
There are several types of sync used with PCs.
Most common is the sync rate for your monitor.
If the display on your monitor looks OK, then the sync is correct.

Sync is also a reference to programs that allow you to keep sets of data files the same on multiple computers, or keep your contact and schedule data common between your PC and a PDA (Palm Pilot).

Chas

by thechas

CNET:
From the About CNET link

http://www.cnet.com/aboutcnet/0-13611.html?tag=ft

CNET Networks, Inc. is the world's leading source of information and services for buyers, sellers and suppliers of technology, including IS/IT professionals, enterprise decision makers, executives, gamers and technology shoppers. With established Web sites throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, CNET Networks provides its award-winning content via the Web, wireless devices, broadband, radio and print.

Chas

by bob

Wow, Chas.
Ziff Davis should consider streaming that presentation for a web commercial.
Good job

by philthegreat

What is: lsl. What is NDIS3Mapperversion 2.0
it is related to your network card (software)

What is ActiveX?
It is dynamic part used for web: Please check it in www.Microsoft.com

What is VxD section?
VxD means the Virtual Device which is a driver for some software installed in your computer.

What is sync?
sync means synchronic.

What is CNET?
www.CNET.com

by hd

Cnet is also a company that makes network equipment like network cards. If you got that name off of a folder or file on your computer you probably have a Cnet NIC installed.

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