The Interactive Glossary: Defining the Net

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Plug-In

A plug-in s a small add-on piece of software that extends the capabilities of a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox, allowing the browser to run multimedia files.

Learn more: Installing Plug-ins

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The Interactive Glossary: Defining the Net