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plug-in Last modified: Wednesday, June 07, 2006

(n.) A hardware or software module that adds a specific feature or service to a larger system. The idea is that the new component simply plugs in to the existing system. For example, there are number of plug-ins for the Netscape Navigator browser that enable it to display different types of audio or video messages. Navigator plug-ins are based on MIME file types. Sponsored listings Sealcon: Plugs, Stoppers and Inserts - Cable Accessories: Dome & Hex Plugs, Hole Plugs, Strain Relief Fittings, Multi-Hole & Romex® Inserts, Locking Nuts, O-Rings, Seal Ring, NPT/PG/Metric.

FreeGraphics.com A well-organized and searchable database of sites offering free web graphics, fonts, graphics software, tutorials, holiday graphics and more. Weekly downloads from a variety of well-known web artists and a free weekly newsletter. Object linking and embedding with ActiveX The Webmonkey Geek Talk column, from August 15, 1996, describes the differences between plug-ins and helper apps and explains how Microsoft's Active X differs from Netscape's plug-in architecture. Plugins.com Good resource for downloadable plug-ins for Netscape, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Photoshop. Yahoo!'s Web browser plug-ins page Yahoo!'s directory of Web browser plug-ins. Netscape Inline Plug-in page Provides links to software companies who provide plug-ins for the Navigator Web browser.