1. RAM
a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly. Any byte of
memory can be accessed
without touching the preceding bytes
CPU
the partof a computer in which operations are controlled and executed.
Graphics processor
A graphics processing unitis a single-chip processor thatcreates lighting
effects and transforms objects every time a 3D scene is redrawn.
Video display
an electronic device that represents information in visualform
Audio
Audio is sound within the acoustic rangeavailable to humans
Storage Media
Storagemedia are devices that store application and user information. The
primary storagemediafor a computer is usually the internal hard drive.
Power Supply
Also called a power supply unit or PSU, the componentthat supplies power to
a computer.
Software Kernel
The kernel is the central module of an operating system. Itis the partof the
operating systemthat loads first, and it remains in main memory.
HCI
A discipline concerned with the study, design, construction and
implementation of human-centric interactive computer systems.
2. LAN
Local area network for online playing with people on the same network
GPRS
A standard for wireless communications which runs at speeds up to 115
kilobits per second.
WAP
A securespecification that allows users to access information instantly via
handheld wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Cache
A special high-speed storagemechanism. Itcan be either a reserved section of
main memory or an independent high-speed storagedevice.
MCP
a processor thatsupplements the CPU with mathematical operations
Subscription TV
usually provided by both analog and digital cable and satellite television, but
also increasingly via digital terrestrial and internet television.
API
API, an abbreviation of application programinterface, is a set of routines,
protocols, and tools for building softwareapplications.
Interpreted programming language for games
An interpreted language is a programming for which most of its
implementations execute instructions directly, without previously compiling a
program into language instructions.
3. Compiled programming language for games
A compiled language is a programming language whoseimplementations are
typically compilers (translators that generate machine code from sourcecode)
Object-oriented programming
a programming paradigm that represents the concept of "objects" that
have data fields and associated procedures known as methods.
Scripting languages for games
They are embedded into the game in order to run external scripts