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WordExplanation
I-beam pointer
The onscreen pointer when it is in the shape of an I.
I-Comm
A World Wide Web graphical browser for IBM PCs with Windows or OS/2, downloadable as shareware.
i-way
Information superhighway.
I/O
Input/Output. Transfer of data into a computer, and from the computer to the outside world.
I/O address
Input/Output address. A unique address given to a peripheral device for input and output; on a PC, the I/O address is in the form of a three-digit hexademical number.
I/O area
A memory area that temporarily holds data from an input device, or data which will be sent to an output device.
I/O device
Input/Output device. A device that is used to transfer data into or out of the computer; also called peripheral device.
i860
A RISC chip developed by Intel, used in Stratus computer systems.
IAB
Internet Architecture Board, formerly Internet Activities Board. The technical body that governs the Internet. It has two task forces: the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF), which explores new technologies, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), which develops standards.
IAC
Inter Application Communications. In Macintosh System 7 and above, the exchange of communication between one application and another. 2. In Any Case (chat).
IAITS
It’s All In The Subject . IAITS is the only content in the body of an email where the message is contained in the subject line. For example, the subject of the message could be "I want my money back now!" The body of the email would say simply, IAITS.
IANA
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority. The authority responsible for assigning numbers (such as port or socket numbers) in the Internet Suite of Protocols. For number assignments, email iana@isi.edu.
IAP
Internet Access Provider. An organization or company which provides Internet access to individuals, businesses, or other groups. An IAP may provide leased line services for dedicated high-speed access, and dial-up accounts that use a modem and a regular telephone line. Major online services such as America Online and CompuServe often are also Internet access providers.
IAS
A machine that many consider to be the first modern computer, built by Jon von Neumann for the Institute for Advanced Studies.
iBCS
Intel Binary Compatibility Specifications (Intel).
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY. The world's largest computer company, begun in New York in 1911 as the Computing- Tabulating-Recording Company and renamed IBM in 1924. IBM sold tabulating machines and punch cards from the 1920s through the 1960s, and started selling computers in 1953. IBM sells mainframes, minicomputers, workstations, personal computers, and software, including the OS/2 operating system. In 1991, IBM joined with Apple Computer and Motorola to produce the PowerPC chip.
IBM Advanced Technology PC
(AT). An IBM PC introduced in 1984 that was the most advanced PC at that time, with an Intel 80286 processor, 16-bit bus, and 1.2MB floppy drive.
IBM compatible
A personal computer that is compatible with the IBM PC.
IBM PC
International Business Machines Personal Computer. PCs and compatibles are used more than any other computer systems in the world.
IBM PC AT
(Advanced Technology). An IBM PC introduced in 1984. It was the most advanced PC at that time, with an Intel 80286 processor, 16-bit bus, and 1.2MB floppy drive.
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