Appendix AGLOSSARY
The following is a list of terms used in the book. For each term, we have provided a definition and, optionally, some links to follow for further reading about the subject.
AAC
Abbreviation for Advanced Audio Coding. AAC is a new breed of codec for encoding audio that provides more efficient compression than older formats such as MP3. It is used by many modern Internet, wireless, and digital broadcast systems. Apple heavily supports AAC in iTunes. For more information, see www.vialicensing.com/products/mpeg4aac/standard.html and www.apple.com/mpeg4/aac. See also codec.
aggregator
A piece of software or a website (service) that collects disparate content and presents it in one place, making it much easier for users to keep ...
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