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• methodology
  In systems design, a set of rules to be followed when designing a computer program or a computer system. This ensures that all the steps of the system development cycle are followed. Using the same methodologies means that different people can work together as a team. An example is Jackson Structured Programming.
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• microcomputer
  Microcomputer (or simply micro) is a general name for computers using microprocessors, with
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• microprocessor
  An integrated circuit where the components of the central processing unit, excluding the main memory, are combined as a single unit. Microprocessors are manufactured in large numbers for use in microcomputers and small computerised devices.
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• MIDI
  Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A particular form of serial interface built into or added to the parts of an electronic music system. The interface allows electronic music data to be passed in both directions between parts of the system.
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• millions of instructions per second (MIPS)
  Processing speed is sometimes shown in millions of instructions per second (MIPS), which is only a rough guide, and is normally based on the average number of machine code instructions executed.
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• minimise
  To minimise a window means to decrease its size so that it can no longer be seen on the screen - though the name of the window will still appear in the task bar, and the program contained in it is still running.
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• mirror
  On the internet, a mirror site is an exact copy of another internet site. Mirror sites are most commonly used to provide multiple sources of the same information. They are often used for FTP sites, and for backup.
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• mnemonic
  A mnemonic is a code for an operation which is easily remembered. The meaning of the instruction is normally abbreviated into a related alphabetic code.
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• model
  A software simulation of a real life situation, e.g. a climate change model to help try to predict the effect of global warning.
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• modem
  Stands for modulator/demodulator. A data communications device for sending and receiving data between computers over telephone circuits. It converts the digital signals from the computer into audio tones for transmission over ordinary telephone lines and converts incoming audio signals into digital signals for the computer. It is normally plugged directly into a standard telephone socket.
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• moderation
  A moderation system is the method the owner of the site (or list, etc.) uses to edit or remove contributions from a bulletin board which are irrelevant, obscene, illegal or insulting.
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• moderator
  A moderator is a person in a mailing list or bulletin board who checks messages posted by members before they are made publicly available, to make sure they are not obscene, illegal, spam or otherwise unsuitable.
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• modular design
  A method of organising a large computer program into self-contained parts, modules, which can be developed simultaneously by different programmers or teams of programmers. Modules have clearly defined relationships with the other parts of the system, which enables them to be independently designed, programmed and maintained. Some modules may be independently executable programs, while others may be designed to provide facilities for the suite of programs to which they belong.
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• module
  Modules are self-contained part of a program which can be developed simultaneously by different programmers or teams of programmers. Modules have clearly defined relationships with the other parts of the system, which enables them to be independently designed, programmed and maintained. Some modules may be independently executable programs, while others may be designed to provide facilities for the suite of programs to which they belong.
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• monitor
  The term generally used for any device that displays information using a display screen.
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• monochrome printer
  A printer which only prints in black, white and shades of grey, not colour.
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• motherboard
  Main printed circuit board (PCB) in the computer, which holds the major components. The processor and clock chips will either be plugged into or soldered to the motherboard.
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• mouse
  A hand-held input device that the user moves on the desk or work surface to point to and select items on the screen.
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• mouse button
  The clickable part of a mouse which you press on to trigger a mouse click event.
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• mouse event
  When a mouse button is pressed or released it causes a