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1 definition
for plug-in
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) :
plug-in
A file containing data used to alter, enhance, or
extend the operation of a parent application program. One
of the first uses of this term was in Silicon Beach's
SuperPaint application (late 1980s?) for the Macintosh.
It had a Plug-ins folder containing different tools and
effects.
The Netscape Navigator World-Wide Web browser supports
plug-ins which display or interpret a particular file format
or protocol such as Shockwave, RealAudio, Adobe
Systems, Inc. PDF, Corel CMX ({vector graphics}). The
file to be displayed is included in a web page using an
EMBED HTML tag.
Plug-ins, both commercially and indepently authored, can
usually be downloaded for free and are stored locally.
Plug-ins come in different versions specific to particular
operating systems ({Microsoft Windows 3.1, 3.2, and
Macintosh are available).
Compare applet.
http://www.browserwatch.com/plug-in.html).html">Plug-in Plaza (http://www.browserwatch.com/plug-in.html).
PC Mag Plug-ins
(http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/IU/plugins/plugins.htm).
(1996-05-25)
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