microdrive
Developed by IBM and available in 1999, a microdrive is an extremely small hard disk that can fit in a CompactCard memory slot, enabling digital cameras designed to use CompactFlash memory cards to gain larger storage capabilities.
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- microfilter
Also called a splitter or DSL filter, microfilter is a small device that plugs into the telephone cable that provides service on the premise. The microfilter, which is installed on-site by your provider, splits the telephone line into a normal RJ11 telephone line and an ADSL line which is then used by the ADSL modem […]
- microfloppy disk
)An old moniker for the small, 3.5-inch floppy disks. PCs support two types of microfloppies: double-density microfloppies hold 720K. high-density microfloppies can store 1.44MB (megabytes). For Macintosh computers, which have always used microfloppies, there are three sizes: Single-sided standard microfloppies hold 400K. Double-sided standard microfloppies hold 800 K. Double-sided, high-density microfloppies hold 1.44 megabytes.
- microformat
Designed for “humans first, machines second”, microformat is an open source data format standard that is built upon existing frameworks (such as XML, HTML, Atom, or RSS). A microformat may be used in HTML pages through the use of microformat tags, which allow crawlers to find microformat information on the Web. Microformats are being actively […]
- microkernel
A microkernel (abbreviated 5K or uK) can be considered a compact kernel as it performs only the basic functions universal to all computers. Designed to be integrated into different operating systems, a microkernel works with OS-specific servers that provide higher level functions. A microkernel is a component-based structure which improves portability at the expense of […]
- Microprocessor
A silicon chip that contains a CPU. In the world of personal computers, the terms microprocessor and CPU are used interchangeably. At the heart of all personal computers and most workstations sits a microprocessor. Microprocessors also control the logic of almost all digital devices, from clock radios to fuel-injection systemsfor automobiles. Three basic characteristics differentiate […]