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Guinea-Bissau |
.tj |
Tajikistan |
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.gy |
Guyana |
.tk |
Tokelau |
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.hk |
Hong Kong SAR |
.tm |
Turkmenistan |
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.hm |
Heard Island and McDonald |
.tm |
Turkmenistan |
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Islands |
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.hn |
Honduras |
.tn |
Tunisia |
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.hr |
Croatia |
.to |
Tonga |
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.ht |
Haiti |
.tp |
East Timor |
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.hu |
Hungary |
.tr |
Turkey |
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.id |
Indonesia |
.tt |
Trinidad and Tobago |
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.ie |
Ireland |
.tv |
Tuvalu |
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.il |
Israel |
.tw |
Taiwan |
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.im |
Man, Isle of |
.tz |
Tanzania |
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.in |
India |
.ua |
Ukraine |
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.io |
British Indian Ocean |
.ug |
Uganda |
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.iq |
Iraq |
.uk |
United Kingdom |
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.ir |
Iran |
.um |
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands |
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.is |
Iceland |
.us |
United States |
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.it |
Italy |
.uy |
Uruguay |
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.je |
Jersey |
.uz |
Uzbekistan |
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.jm |
Jamaica |
.va |
Vatican City |
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.jo |
Jordan |
.vc |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
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.jp |
Japan |
.ve |
Venezuela |
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.ke |
Kenya |
.vg |
Virgin Islands, British |
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.kg |
Kyrgzstan |
.vi |
Virgin Islands |
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.kh |
Cambodia |
.vn |
Vietnam |
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.ki |
Kiribati |
.vu |
Vanuatu |
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.km |
Comoros |
.wf |
Wallis and Futuna |
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.kn |
St. Kitts and Nevis |
.ws |
Samoa |
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.kp |
North Korea |
.ye |
Yemen |
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.kr |
Korea |
.yt |
Mayotte |
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.kw |
Kuwait |
.yu |
Yugoslavia |
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.ky |
Cayman Islands |
.za |
South Africa |
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.kz |
Kazakhstan |
.zm |
Zambia |
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.la |
Laos |
.zw |
Zimbabwe |
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Common File Extensions |
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File containing information on hard disk compressed with DoubleSpace. |
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Spreadsheet file in Lotus 123. |
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.a
.ad
.ada
.ai
.aif
.aifc
.aiff
.ani
.aol
.aps
.arc
.arj
.asc
.asf
.asm
.asp
.atm
.au
.avi
.bac
.bak
.bas
.bat
.bfc
.bin
.bk
.bmk
.bmp
.box
.c
.c++
.cab
.cas
.cb
.cbl
.cca
.cda
.cdf
.cdi .cdr
Source file in Forth.
Source file in Macintosh Assembly.
Screensaver file in After Dark.
Source file in Ada.
Vector graphic file in Adobe Illustrator.
See .aiff.
See .aiff.
Audio file in the Apple Audio Interchange Format originally used on Apple and Silicon Graphics (SGI) computers.
∙Animated cursor file in Microsoft Windows 9x and Windows NT.
∙Animation file.
File related to America Online.
Source file in Microsoft Visual C++.
Archive file compressed with ARC.
Archive file compressed with ARJ.
∙ASCII text file.
∙File encrypted with PGP (Pretty Good Privacy).
File in Microsoft Advanced Streaming Format.
Source file in Assembler.
File in Active Server Page format, generally found on the World Wide Web.
File in Adobe Type Manager.
Sound file, generally on UNIX systems or the World Wide Web.
Audio visual interleaved data file in the Microsoft RIFF format.
See .bak.
Backup file.
Source file in Basic.
Batch program file.
Briefcase file in Microsoft Windows 9x.
∙Archive file compressed with MacBinary.
∙Binary file.
See .bak.
Bookmarked file.
Raster graphics file stored in bitmap format.
Mailbox file in Lotus Notes.
Source file in C.
Source file in C++.
Microsoft cabinet fileómultiple files compressed into one and extractable with the extract.exe utility.
Comma-delimited ASCII text file.
Clean boot file in Microsoft Windows.
Source file in Cobol.
E-mail message in Lotus cc:mail.
CD audio track.
∙File in Microsoft Channel Definition Format.
∙File in Common Data Format.
File in Phillips Compact Disk Interactive format.
Vector graphics file in CorelDraw.
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File containing Common Gateway Interface scripts, generally for use on the |
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World Wide Web. |
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.cgm |
Vector graphics file in Computer Graphics Metafile format. |
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.chk |
Portions of unidentifiable files saved in Windows by the Disk Defragmentor or |
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ScanDisk utilities. |
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.chm |
File containing compiled HTML. |
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.cil |
Microsoft Clip Gallery download package. |
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.class |
Class file in Java. |
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.clp |
Temporary file created by Microsoft Windows Clipboard utility. |
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.cmd |
Command file in Windows NT, OS/2, MS-DOS, and CP/M. |
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.cmf |
File in Corel Metafile. |
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.cob |
Source file in Cobol. |
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.com |
Command file or program. |
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.cpl |
Control Panel file in Microsoft Windows 9x. |
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.cpp |
Source file in C++. |
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.crt |
Certificate file. |
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.css |
Cascading Style Sheet file, generally used in conjunction with Web sites. |
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.csv |
Comma-delimited text file. |
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.ct |
Graphics file in Paint Shop Pro. |
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.cur |
Cursor file in Windows. |
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.cxx |
Source file in C++. |
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.dat |
Data file. |
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.dbf |
Database in dBASE and FoxPro. |
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.dcr |
Multimedia file in Macromedia Shockwave. |
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.dib |
Graphics file in Device Independent Bitmap format. |
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.dif |
File in Data Interchange Format. |
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.dll |
Dynamic-link library file. |
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∙ Document file in Microsoft Word. |
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.doc |
∙ In the past, document file in Adobe FrameMaker or WordStar. |
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∙ Document file formatted for a word processor. |
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.dos |
MS-DOS-related files in Microsoft Windows 9x. |
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.dot |
Document template in Microsoft Word. |
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.drv |
Device driver. |
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.dtd |
Document Type Definition file in SGML or XML. |
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.dtp |
Document file in Microsoft Publisher or PublishIt! |
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.dv |
Video file. |
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.dvi |
Document file in TEX Device Independent File format. |
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.emf |
File in Enhanced Windows Metafile format. |
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.eml |
Mail message in Microsoft Outlook Express. |
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.eps |
Encapsulated PostScript file. |
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.exe |
Executable program or file. |
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.F |
Source file in Fortran. |
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.F77 |
Source file in Fortran 77. |
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.F90 |
Source file in Fortran 90. |
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.fax |
Fax file in many Fax programs. |
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.fdf |
File in Adobe Acrobat Forms. |
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.fla |
Movie file in Macromedia Flash. |
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Animation file in AutoDesk FLIC file. |
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.flf |
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Device driver in OS/2. |
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.fm |
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Document file in Adobe FrameMaker. |
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.fon |
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System font file in Windows. |
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.for |
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Source file in Fortran. |
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.fp |
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File in FileMaker Pro. |
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.fpt |
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See .fp. |
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.frm |
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Document file in Adobe FrameMaker. |
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.gid |
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Index file in Windows 9x. |
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.gif |
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Raster image file in GIF format. |
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.giff |
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See .gif. |
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.gtar |
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UNIX archive file compressed in GNU tar utility. |
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.gz |
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UNIX archive file compressed by gzip. |
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.gzip |
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See .gz. |
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.h |
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Header file. |
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.hdf |
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File in Hierarchical Data Format. |
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.hex |
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File encoded with Macintosh BinHex utility. |
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.hlp |
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Help file in Microsoft Windows. |
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.hqx |
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File encoded with BinHex utility. |
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.htm |
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See .html. |
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.html |
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HTML file, most commonly used as a Web page. |
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.ico |
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Icon file in Microsoft Windows 9x. |
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.iff |
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∙ Image or sound file in IFF format. |
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∙ Data file on Amiga systems. |
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.image |
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Image file in Macintosh Disk Image format. |
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.inf |
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Device information file, which contains scripts used to control hardware |
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operations. |
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.ini |
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In MS-DOS and Windows 3.x, an initialization file, which contains user |
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preferences and startup information about an application program. |
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.ins |
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File containing InstallShield install script. |
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.isu |
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File containing InstallShield uninstall script. |
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.jas |
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Image file in JAS format. |
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.jav |
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See .java. |
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.java |
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Source file in Java. |
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.jff |
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See .jpg. |
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.jfif |
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See .jpg. |
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.jpe |
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See .jpg. |
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.jpeg |
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See .jpg. |
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.jpg |
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Graphic image file encoded in the JPEG File Interchange Format. |
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.js |
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Source file in JavaScript. |
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.l |
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Source file in LISP. |
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.latex |
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Text file in LaTeX. |
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.lha |
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Archive file compressed with LZH. |
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.lib |
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Library file in many programming languages. |
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.lnk |
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Shortcut file in Windows 9x and Windows NT 4. |
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.log |
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Log file. |
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.lsp |
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Source file in LISP. |
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.mac |
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Image file in MacPaint. |
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.mak |
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Project file in Microsoft Visual Basic or Microsoft Visual C++. |
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.man |
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Manual page in UNIX. |
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.mbox |
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Mailbox file in BSD UNIX. |
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.mbx |
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∙ Address file in Microsoft Outlook. |
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∙ Mailbox file in Eudora. |
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.mcw |
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Document file in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh. |
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.mdb |
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Database in Microsoft Access. |
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.mic |
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Image file in Microsoft Image Composer. |
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.mid |
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Music file in MIDI format. |
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.midi |
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See .mid. |
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.mime |
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File encoded in MIME format. |
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.moov |
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Video file in Apple QuickTime. |
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.mov |
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See .moov. |
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.movie |
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See .moov. |
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.mp2 |
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Audio file compressed and encoded according to the MPEG Audio Layer-2 |
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standard. |
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.mp3 |
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Audio file compressed and encoded according to the MPEG Audio Layer-3 |
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standard. |
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.mpe |
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See .mpg. |
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.mpeg |
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See .mpg. |
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.mpg |
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Compressed video and audio file in MPEG format. |
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.mpp |
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∙ Graphics file in CAD format. |
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∙ File in Microsoft Project. |
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.msg |
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E-mail message in Microsoft Outlook. |
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.ncb |
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File in Microsoft Developer Studio. |
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.ncf |
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Command file in Novell NetWare. |
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.ncf |
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Temporary file created by Microsoft Windows Clipboard utility. |
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.net |
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Network configuration file. |
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.newsrc |
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Setup file for UNIX-based newsreaders. |
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.nlb |
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Data file in Oracle 7. |
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.nlm |
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Module file in Novell NetWare. |
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.nsf |
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Database in Lotus Notes. |
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.nws |
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News message file in Microsoft Outlook Express. |
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.obd |
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File in Microsoft Office Binder. |
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.ocx |
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Microsoft OLE control. |
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.ole |
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Microsoft OLE object. |
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.opt |
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See .ncb. |
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.p |
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Source file in Pascal. |
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.p65 |
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Document file in PageMaker 6.5. |
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.pab |
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Address book file in Microsoft Outlook. |
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.pcd |
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Image file in Kodak Photo-CD. |
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.pcl |
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File in Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language. |
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.pcx |
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Bitmapped image file in PC Paintbrush. |
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Document file encoded in Adobe Portable Document Format. |
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.pgp |
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File encrypted in PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). |
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.pic
.pict
.pl
.png
.pps
.ppt
.prc
.prg
.ps
.psd
.pst
.pub
.pwd
.pwl
.pxl
.qic
.qif
.qt
.qti
.qtif
.qtm
.qts
.qtx
.qxd
.ra
.ram
.ras
.rast
.raw
.rdf
.rgb
.rif
.riff
.rle
.rm
.rtf
.s
.sam
.sav
.scc
.scd
∙Image file in PC Paint format.
∙See .pict.
Image file in the Macintosh PICT.
∙Source file in Perl.
∙Source file in Prolog.
Bitmap image file in PNG format.
∙Image file in Paint Shop Pro.
∙Slide show file in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Presentation file in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Text or program file for 3Com PalmPilot.
File in Microsoft FoxPro, Ashton-Tate dBase, or CA Clipper.
PostScript printer file.
Image file in Adobe PhotoShop.
Personal File Folder file in Microsoft Outlook.
Document file in Ventura Publisher, Adobe PageMaker, or Microsoft Publisher.
Document file in Microsoft Pocket Word for handheld and palm-size computers.
Password file in Microsoft Windows 9x.
Spreadsheet file in Microsoft Pocket Excel for handheld and palm-size computers.
Backup file in Microsoft Backup.
See .qti.
See .qtm.
Image file in Apple QuickTime.
See .qti.
Movie file in Apple QuickTime.
See .qti.
See .qti.
Document file in QuarkXPress.
Sound file in RealAudio.
Metafile in RealAudio.
Raster image bitmap on Sun systems.
See .ras.
Bitmap file in RAW format.
Resource Description Framework file in XML.
See .raw.
Bitmap file in RIFF format.
See .rif.
Bitmap file in RLE compression scheme.
Video file in RealAudio.
Document file in Rich Text Format.
∙Source file in Assembler.
∙Source file in Scheme.
Document file in Lotus Ami Professional.
∙Saved file in many games.
∙Saved backup file.
File in Microsoft SourceSafe.
File in Microsoft Schedule+.
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Screensaver file in Microsoft Windows. |
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Self-extracting Macintosh archive file compressed with StuffIt. |
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.set |
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File set in Microsoft Backup. |
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.sgm |
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File in SGML. |
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.sgml |
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See .sgm. |
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.shtml |
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∙ File in HTML format that has SSI (server side includes). |
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∙ Secure file in HTML. |
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.sig |
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Signature file for e-mail or Internet newsgroup use. |
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.sit |
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Macintosh archive file compressed with StuffIt. |
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.sm |
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Source file in Smalltalk. |
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∙ Interchangeable sound file format used on Sun, NeXT, and Silicon |
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.snd |
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Graphics computers, consisting of raw audio data preceded by a text |
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identifier. |
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∙ Sound resource file on the Macintosh. |
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.spl |
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File in Macromedia Shockwave Flash. |
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.sql |
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Query or report file in SQL. |
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.stm |
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See .shtml. |
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.sun |
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Raster graphics file in Sun systems. |
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.swa |
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Audio file in Macromedia Shockwave. |
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.swf |
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File in Macromedia Shockwave Flash. |
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.swp |
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Swap file in Microsoft Windows. |
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.sys |
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System configuration file. |
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.tar |
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Uncompressed UNIX archive in tar format. |
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.taz |
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UNIX archive file in Gzip or tar format. |
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.tcl |
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Source file in TCL. |
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.tga |
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Bitmap file in Targa format. |
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.tif |
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Bitmap images in TIFF format. |
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.tiff |
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See .tif. |
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.tmp |
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Temporary file in Windows. |
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.tsv |
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Tab separated values file. |
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.ttf |
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TrueType font file. |
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.txt |
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ASCII text file. |
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.udf |
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Database file in Microsoft Windows NT. |
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.uri |
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File containing list of URIs. |
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.url |
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Shortcut file on the Internet for a URL. |
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.uu |
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Binary file that has been translated into ASCII format using uuencode. |
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File that has been decoded from ASCII format back into binary format using |
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uudecode. |
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.vbx |
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Custom control in Microsoft Visual Basic. |
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.vda |
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See .tga. |
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.vp |
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Document file in Ventura Publisher. |
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.vrm |
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∙ See .vrml. |
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∙ Source file in Visual ReXX. |
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.vrml |
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A 3-D graphics file in VRML. |
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Bitmap image file in Targa. |
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.vxd |
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Virtual device driver in Microsoft Windows. |
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E-mail file in Microsoft Outlook Express. |
.wav |
Sound file stored in waveform (WAV) audio format. |
.wmf |
Vector image file encoded as a Microsoft Windows Metafile. |
.wp |
Document file in Corel WordPerfect. |
.wp6 |
Document file in Corel WordPerfect 6.x. |
.wpd |
See .wp. |
.wpg |
Graphic file in Corel WordPerfect. |
.wps |
Document file in Microsoft Works. |
.wri |
Document file in Microsoft Write. |
.xls |
Spreadsheet file in Microsoft Excel. |
.z |
UNIX file archive compressed with gzip. |
.Z |
UNIX file archive compressed with compress utility. |
.zip |
Archive file compressed in ZIP format with PKZIP or WinZip. |
.zoo |
Archive file compressed with zoo. |
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List of Tables
I: IAB—i-way
Table I.1: Infrared Radiation Categories.
L: L2TP—Lynx
Table L.1: Layers in the ISO/OSI reference model.
O: OAGI—overwriting virus
Table O.1: Application Specifications
P: P2P or P-to-P—PXE boot
Table P.1: Types of Parity.
V: V.120—V series
Table V.1: Recommendations in the V Series for Modem Communications.
W: w3—WYSIWYG
Table W.1: ATA Specifications.
Table W.2ATA: Specifications.
X: X10—X Window System
Table X.1: Recommendations in X Series for Network Communications.
Appendix A: Instant Messaging Emoticons and Acronyms
Smileys
Alternate Smileys
Acronyms
Appendix B: Internet Domains
Top-Level Domains: Organizational
Top-Level Domains: Geographic
Appendix C: Common File Extensions
Common File Extensions
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Here’s the fast, portable resource that describes the Internet and networking terms you’re likely to encounter most often. It provides simple, concise definitions to help you understand arcane terms, hightech acronyms, and jargon.
You get clear, easy-to-grasp explanations—with more than 3000 entries that detail the latest technologies, standards, products, and services. From A-Bone to zone transfer and 10BaseT to 802.11b, this handy, accurate dictionary makes the latest terms and technologies accessible to everyone. Don’t forget—on the Net, no one can see you reach for your dictionary!
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Know Net terms like a pro with this dictionary!
Complete, current content: Covers everything from 100Base-FX to 9600, and from adaptive routing to zoo virus.
Includes key terms: Whether you’re a home user or workgroup member, you’ll find the terms and concepts you need to know.
Filled with handy lists: Appendixes show the latest Internet country codes and domain names, common file extensions, and popular Instant Messaging emoticons and acronyms.
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