Archives: Glossary Terms

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Distance Learning

  Definition: The use of technology in educational courses to let students view and participate in lectures from various locations, or on an individual

Domain Name Service

  Definition: In a Web address (URL), the domain name is the portion just after "http://". For example, in "http://www.ucdavis.edu/main/index.html", the domain name is

DOS

  Definition: Disk Operating System. An old operating system for PCs. Need another definition?    

Download

  Definition: To transfer data or programs from a server or host computer to one's own computer or digital device. What This Means: When data

DPI

  Definition: Dots per inch. A resolution measure for printers and computer monitors Need another definition?    

DSL

  Definition: Digital subscriber line. A network that runs over traditional phone lines but provides much faster service than dial-up or its predecessor, ISDN

Due Date

  Definition: Due Date is the date when the collection is due to be completed. What This Means: A term that is functional for users

DV Tape

  Definition: Digital video tape. Tape used to store digital video; instead of actually storing images and sound, it stores the movie as a

DVD

  Definition: Digital video disc. A special type of disc with greater data storage capacity and access rate. Commonly used for movies and other

DVD-R

  Definition: Digital video read. A DVD that can be written on once but read repeatedly. Compatible with all DVD systems. Need another definition?