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GIF

Graphic Interchange Format or GIF is a type of image file. GIF files are graphics or pictures, often used on Web pages. Because GIF files contain a maximum of 256 colours, this file format is ideal for simple graphics with minimal shading or colour variation.  read more

Gigabyte

Pronounced "gig-a-bite" - 1 gigabyte = 1024 Megabytes  read more

Graphical user interface

Abbreviated GUI, pronounced "gooey" A graphics-based user interface that allows users to select files, programs, or commands by pointing to pictorial representations on the screen rather than by typing long, complex commands from a command prompt. Application programs execute in window ... read more

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