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Applets

A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser

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    A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser

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subprogramsnoun(computing) A program contained within a larger program
pluginsnounAlternative spelling of plug-in. [Anything that plugs into something.]
widgetsnounA placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
pluginnounAlternative spelling of plug-in. [Anything that plugs into something.]
browsernoun(computing, by extension) Any other type of information browser.
appsnounA surname.
web browsernoun(Internet) A computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web, chiefly by viewing web pages and following hyperlinks.
toolbarnoun(graphical user interface) A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.
macrosnoun(programming) A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complex input to a computer program.
subroutinesnoun(computer science) A section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.
user interfacenoun(computing) The visual part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with.
windowingnoun(computing) The use of a graphical user interface divided into windows.
hypertext markup languagenounA set of tags and rules used in developing hypertext documents to be presented on web browsers, allowing incorporation of text, graphics, sound, video and hyperlinks.
linuxnoun(loosely) Any operating system that uses this kernel.
firefoxnoun(software) A free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser, developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
bootloadernounAlternative spelling of boot loader. [(computing) A small program that initiates the bootstrap process by loading the operating system proper.]
debuggernoun(programming) A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.
urisnoun
runtimenounAlternative spelling of run time. [(computing) The stage during which a program is executing.]
unixnoun(computing) An operating system largely compatible with Unix that qualifies for use of the UNIX trademark, currently owned by The Open Group.

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