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Common Computer Abbreviations

The document defines common abbreviations used in computing and online communication. It provides explanations for over 30 abbreviations commonly used for computer components, operating systems, file formats, and internet protocols. It also lists abbreviations and emoticons frequently used in email to convey emotions or save time when typing messages.

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Common Computer Abbreviations

The document defines common abbreviations used in computing and online communication. It provides explanations for over 30 abbreviations commonly used for computer components, operating systems, file formats, and internet protocols. It also lists abbreviations and emoticons frequently used in email to convey emotions or save time when typing messages.

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Common Computer Abbreviations

Following are some of the numerous computer abbreviations in use today.


Operating Systems and Data Storage
1. BIOS - This is the Basic Input Output System which controls the computer,
telling it what operations to perform. These instructions are on a chip that
connects to the motherboard.
2. BYTE - A byte is a storage unit for data.
3. CPU - This stands for the Central Processing Unit of the computer. This is like
the computer’s brain.
4. MAC - This is an abbreviation for Macintosh, which is a type of personal
computer made by the Apple Computer company.
5. OS - This is the Operating System of the computer. It is the main program that
runs on a computer and begins automatically when the computer is turned
on.  
6. PC - This is the abbreviation for personal computer. It refers to computers that
are IBM compatible.
7. PDF - This represents the Portable Document Format which displays files in a
format that is ready for the web.  
8. RAM - This stands for Random Access Memory which is the space inside the
computer that can be accessed at one time.  If you increase the amount of RAM,
then you will increase the computer’s speed. This is because more of a
particular program is able to be loaded at one time.  
9. ROM - This is Read Only Memory which is the instruction for the computer and
can not be altered.
10.VGA - The Video Graphics Array is a system for displaying graphics. It was
developed by IBM.
11. IDE - (Integrated Drive Electronics) is a standard electronic interface used
between a computer motherboard's data paths or bus and the computer's disk
storage devices.
12.SATA - "Serial Advanced Technology Attachment," or "Serial ATA." It is an
interface used to connect ATA hard drives to a computer's motherboard.

Connecting to the Internet


 FTP - This is a service called File Transport Protocol which moves a file between
computers using the Internet.
 HTML - HyperText Markup Language formats information so it can be
transported on the Internet.   
 HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol is a set of instructions for the software that
controls the movement of files on the Internet.
 IP - This stands for Internet Protocol which is the set of rules that govern the
systems connected to the Internet. IP Address is a digital code specific to each
computer that is hooked up to the Internet. 
 ISP - The Internet Service Provider is the company which provides Internet
service so you can connect your computer to the Internet.
 LAN - This stands for Local Area Network which is the servers that your
computer connects to in your geographic area.
 PPP - Point-to-Point Protocol is the set of rules that allow your computer to use
the Internet protocols using a phone line and modem. 
 URL - This is the Universal Resource Locator which is a path to a certain file on
the World Wide Web.
 USB - The Universal Serial Bus is used for communications between certain
devices. It can connect keyboards, cameras, printers, mice, flash drives, and
other devices. Its use has expanded from personal computers to PDAs,
smartphones, and video games, and is used as a power cord to connect devices
to a wall outlet to charge them.
 VR - Virtual Reality simulates a three-dimensional scene on the computer and
has the capability of interaction. This is widely used in gaming.
 VRML - Virtual Reality Mark-up Language allows the display of 3D images.
Common Email Abbreviations
Here is a list of email abbreviations that are commonly used to get your point across in
less time and fewer keystrokes:
 2G4U - Too Good For You
 AWHFY - Are We Having Fun Yet?
 AYPI - And Your Point Is?
 GAL - Get A Life
 GMTA - Great Minds Think Alike
 J4F - Just For Fun
 KISS - Keep it Simple, Stupid
 QL - Quit Laughing!
 RUOK - Are you Okay?
 SITD - Still In The Dark
 TIC - Tongue In Cheek
 WYSIWYG - What You See Is What You Get
 YYSSW - Yeah Yeah Sure Sure Whatever
 ZZZ - Sleeping, Bored, Tired
This may be the longest one:
 AWGTHTGTTA - Are We Going To Have To Go Through That Again?  
Emoticons
If that is not enough to say what you really mean, an emoticon may help. They are a
way to overcome the fact that the person you are communicating with can neither
hear your tone of voice nor see your facial expressions. They consist of a few key
strokes that form a picture showing an emotion.
Some of the most commen emoticons include:
 :) or :-) - smiley face
 O:-) - angelic smile
 8-) - big-eyed smile
 :-X - big kiss
 :-{} - blowing a kiss
 :.( - crying face
 :-> - grinning
 :-| - indifferent, bored
 :-)) - laughing
 =:-) - punk
 :-( - sad face
 :-D - shock or surprise
 :-r - sticking tongue out
 B:-) - sunglasses on head
 :-|| - very angry 
 :->< - puckered up to kiss
 8-| - wide-eyed surprise
 ;-) - winking
 :-O  - yelling

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