Reflection

Posted by brett59 on

So far in I.c.t. class I have finished; all my blog criteria along with some projects like computer history questions. I have also finished 3 Gimp projects. I have learned a lot this term, for example how many things about the computer I previously had no idea about. I also learned a lot about identity theft. I can’t wait for next term!

Plugin Questions

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1. Define plugin.
A plugin is a software component that adds abilities to a larger software application.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_%28computing%29

2. What is the main difference between wordpress.org and wordpress.com in terms of using plugins?
Wordpress.com offers add-ons, while WordPress.org offers plugins.

3. Are plugins usually made by the original developer of an application?
Plugin’s are developed by user’s, third-part developers and some times the developers, using scripts such as java or python.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_%28computing%29

4. Do plugins work by themselves?
plugins need a host application to run.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_%28computing%29

5. How are plugins different from extensions?
Extensions tend to offer a wider range of abilities while plugins offer a narrow range of abilities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_%28computing%29

6. When did plugins first begin?
Plugins originated in the mid 1970′s

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_%28computing%29

7. Copy and paste the web address of the site you used to answer these questions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_%28computing%29