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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.	Related Categories Browsers Hardware Software Web 2.0 World Wide Web Related Terms ActionScript component software modular architecture Shockwave Shopping plug in Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Tools and Accessories 6317 Store Offers Hard Drives 556 Store Offers Cellular Accessories 9291 Store Offers Toys 2812 Store Offers Building Supplies 38576 Store Offers