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aspect ratio, In computer displays
and graphics, the ratio of the width of a picture or picture
area to its height. For example, an aspect ratio of 2:1 indicates
that the picture is twice as wide as it is high. The aspect
ratio is an important factor in maintaining correct proportions
when a picture is incorporated into another document such as
a Web page.
authentication, In a multiuser or network environment,
the process by which the system validates a user's logon information.
A user's name and password are compared against an authorized
list, and, if the system detects a match, access is granted
to the extent specified in the permission list for that user.
CGI, (Common Gateway Interface) A standard
method of extending Web server functionality by executing programs
or scripts on a Web server in response to Web browser requests.
A common use of CGI is in form processing, where the Web browser
sends form data to a CGI script on the server, the script integrates
the data with a database, and sends back the results as a Web
page. Use of CGI can make a Web page much more dynamic and add
interactivity for the user. check box
Check box, A form field that can be selected
by clicking a box. When a box is selected, it is usually displayed
with a check mark or X. Check boxes are usually grouped to represent
a set of non-exclusive choices. See also radio button.
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