software

Topics: Computers, Software

Definition:

Applications that run on a computer can be described as software. Microsoft Word, Quicken and Firefox are all examples of software.

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GIF

GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format and represents a file format used to store graphics and images. Images stored in the GIF format are limited to 256 colors. However, GIF images can be animated and can be created with one color specified as transparent such that the transparent color blends in to its background.

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