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IEEE 1394

A standard of very fast data transfer that was developed specifically for use with digital cameras and other graphics peripherals. Also referred to as "FireWire."

IMAPv4

A method of storing and retrieving messages that allows a user to search through messages on a server and download only the items that he chooses.

incremental backup

A backup that uses a special bit called an archive bit to identify and copy all of the files that have changed since the last backup of any kind. The incremental backup clears the archive bit after it copies the files.

infrared (IR)

Communication or control using light that people cannot see because it is below the frequency of red light. Requires line-of-sight to work correctly.

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