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sprite- used in video games and animation, an image within a larger graphical image that moves.
SQL- (Structured Query Language) a standard query language used to manage large databases. The original version, called SEQUEL was developed by IBM in the 1970s.
SRAM- (Static Random-Access Memory) pronounced S-ram, unlike dynamic RAM, which requires refreshing with electrical current thousands of time per second to function, Static RAM does not need to be refreshed. Consequently, it is faster and more expensive. It is used in caches and video memory, where speed is of the essence.
SSID- (Service Set IDentifier) the name assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. All devices must use this same, case-sensitive name to communicate, which is a text string up to 32 bytes long. Typically set to the equipment vendor's name, such as "linksys," it can be manually changed by going into the configuration settings of the access point by a browser. The client machines will identify all the wireless networks they find when they boot up.
SSL- (Secure Socket Layer) a protocol used by Netscape utilizing encryption, and ensuring the secure transmission of data between client and server.
stack- in programming, a set order of prioritizing tasks (also called last in, first out) where each additional item is added to the top of the order and acted on first.
stand-alone- a hardware device that is able to operate independently. An electronic calculator or hand-held video game would be a stand-alone device, while a computer monitor is not because it requires input from a computer.
standard- a value by which other values are measured. A standard may either be official and endorsed by an organization of some type, or unofficial and simply accepted as an industry-wide rule. Standards are important when considering computer hardware and software because, among other things, they ensure that devices are compatible and can be used together. Among the organizations setting computer standards are, Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
star- the computer keyboard character (on the main body of the keyboard) sharing space with the number 8, also called the asterisk. On many keyboards such as the numeric keypad, it has its own key. A star key is also present on push-button telephone keypads. The star or asterisk ( * ).
star network- a local area network (LAN) in which nodes are connected to a central computer.
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