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80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Lordbammy(m): 11:18pm On Jul 06, 2015
Some ict newbies do come across some abbreviations without having idea of the full meaning. Here are some little list to help them out.
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PC => Personal computer
HDD => Harddisk drive
PCI => Peripheral component interconnect
GUI => Graphic user interface
VGA => Visual graphic adaptor
ASCII => American standard code for information interchange
EBCDIC => Extended binary coded decimal interchange code
CPU => Central processing unit
ALU => Arithemetic and logic unit
ROM => Read only memory
RAM => Random access memory
PROM => Programmable read only memory
EPROM => Erasable programmable read only memory
EEPROM/EAPROM => Electrical erasable/alterable programmable read only memory
ICT => Infomation communication technology
VDU => Visual display unit
CD => Compact disk
DVD => Digital versatile disc
OS => Operating system
LAN => Local area network
WAN => Wide area network
MAN => Metropolitan area network
USB => Universal serial board
UNIVAC => Universal automatic computer
BIOS => Basic input and output system
AGP => Accelerated graphic port
IDE => Integrated drive electronics
ATX => Advanced technology extended
MHZ => Megahertz
GHZ => Gigahertz
RW => Re-writeable
SIMMs => Single in-line memory module
DIMMs => Dual in-line memory module
ENIAC => Electronic number integrator & calculator
EDSAC => Electronic dialog storage automatic computer
IC => Integrated circuit
DIR => Directory
DOC => Document
PDA => Personal digital assistance
MOS => Metaoxide semi conductor
SDT => Serial data transmission
PDT => Parallel data transmission
GIGO => Gabbage in gabbage out
LSIC => Large scale integrated circuit
MAC => Media access control
CMD => Command
CMOS => Complimentary metaoxide semi conductor
PAN => Personal area network
CAN => Campus area network
SQL => Structured query language
DBMS => Database management system
ISP => Internet service provider
SIM => Subscriber identification module
FORTRAN => Formular translator
URL => Universal resource locator
COBOL => Common basic oriented language
BASIC => Beginner all purpose symbolic instruction code
CSS => Cascading style sheet
XXS => Cross site scripting
HTML => Hypertext markup language
RFI => Remote file inclusion
DDOS => Distribution denial of service
SEO => Search engine optimisation
PHP => PHP Hypertext preprocessor
WWW => World wide web
TCP => Transmission control protocol
IP => Internet protocol
VPN => Virtual private network
HTTP => Hypertext transfer protocol
CCNA => Cisco certified network associate
XML => Extensible mark-up language
CISCO => computer information system company
CEH => Certified ethical hacking
CCNP => Cisco certified network proffessionals
USSD => Unstructured supplementary service data.
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Addition and corrections are allowed. No one knows it all. We are all just trying our best *winks*
Source: http://www.nigerianblog.net/forum2_theme_112148371.xhtml?tema=2

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 11:19pm On Jul 06, 2015
grin

HAVE TO WRITE THIS DOWN...

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by mormoni(m): 11:19pm On Jul 06, 2015
I know them all

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Lordbammy(m): 12:13am On Jul 07, 2015
mormoni:
I know them all
then you are free to add more if you wish
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by FRInteractives: 8:04am On Jul 07, 2015
correction PHP => PHP Hypertext Preproccesor

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Lordbammy(m): 11:04am On Jul 07, 2015
FRInteractives:
correction PHP => PHP Hypertext Preproccesor
Thanks for the correction.
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by MsTIQ(m): 3:56pm On Jul 07, 2015
Thanks cool
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 3:56pm On Jul 07, 2015
qqw
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Ruchidera(f): 3:56pm On Jul 07, 2015
All these computer jargon sef embarassed
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Caliph69: 3:57pm On Jul 07, 2015
WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by damilareoye: 3:57pm On Jul 07, 2015
ok.. added to previous knowledge.
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Ambi25: 3:57pm On Jul 07, 2015
very informative
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by KINGTELLER: 3:57pm On Jul 07, 2015
Op let me assist you small

I/O - Input and Output
USB- Universal Serial Bus
VGA Video Graphics Array

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Kufie(m): 3:58pm On Jul 07, 2015
How about X-X-X?

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Uwaomapaul(m): 3:58pm On Jul 07, 2015
space
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by bankyblue(m): 3:58pm On Jul 07, 2015
so?

abi should we add all together and get the solution to fight boko haram?

pls next
angry
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 3:58pm On Jul 07, 2015
shininglite:
BDD - brainless duara dullard
APC - all photographers congress
BDD - burukutu drinking dullard
GCD - gworo chewing dullard
KDD - kunu drinking dullard
BOC -baba one chance
PCW - presidential cattle warlord

"buhari is a terrorist" - el rufai
call hlm whatever you like,he is better than your ape family line combined together.

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Burger01(m): 3:58pm On Jul 07, 2015
shininglite:
BDD - brainless duara dullard
APC - all photographers congress
BDD - burukutu drinking dullard
GCD - gworo chewing dullard
KDD - kunu drinking dullard
BOC -baba one chance
PCW - presidential cattle warlord

"buhari is a terrorist" - el rufai
You are very dull! Your head is full of sand!sad

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 3:59pm On Jul 07, 2015
What java, wimax, wifi
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 3:59pm On Jul 07, 2015
Ok
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by akaleb2015(m): 3:59pm On Jul 07, 2015
smiley smiley[color=#000099][/color] grin
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 3:59pm On Jul 07, 2015
The op sef, we are talking of how to tackle insurgency and help snail baba by giving him some clue and idea on how to move this nation you are here posting PC ABI AC.
SMH

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Nobody: 4:00pm On Jul 07, 2015
Lordbammy:
Thanks for the correction.

VGA is video graphics array not what you wrote up there.

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Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by jammani(m): 4:00pm On Jul 07, 2015
ATM no con dey dia. Smh
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by osifred(m): 4:00pm On Jul 07, 2015
USB. Universal serial bus.
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by petrelli07: 4:00pm On Jul 07, 2015
usb-> universal serial bus
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by Mbkite(m): 4:00pm On Jul 07, 2015
Lordbammy:
Some ict newbies do come across some abbreviations without having idea of the full meaning. Here are some little list to help them out.
[b]
PC => Personal computer
HDD => Harddisk drive
PCI => Peripheral component interconnect
GUI => Graphic user interface
VGA => Visual graphic adaptor
ASCII => American standard code for information interchange
EBCDIC => Extended binary coded decimal interchange code
CPU => Central processing unit
ALU => Arithemetic and logic unit
ROM => Read only memory
RAM => Random access memory
PROM => Programmable read only memory
EPROM => Erasable programmable read only memory
EEPROM/EAPROM => Electrical erasable/alterable programmable read only memory
ICT => Infomation communication technology
VDU => Visual display unit
CD => Compact disk
DVD => Digital versatile disc
OS => Operating system
LAN => Local area network
WAN => Wide area network
MAN => Metropolitan area network
USB => Universal serial board
UNIVAC => Universal automatic computer
BIOS => Basic input and output system
AGP => Accelerated graphic port
IDE => Integrated drive electronics
ATX => Advanced technology extended
MHZ => Megahertz
GHZ => Gigahertz
RW => Re-writeable
SIMMs => Single in-line memory module
DIMMs => Dual in-line memory module
ENIAC => Electronic number integrator & calculator
EDSAC => Electronic dialog storage automatic computer
IC => Integrated circuit
DIR => Directory
DOC => Document
PDA => Personal digital assistance
MOS => Metaoxide semi conductor
SDT => Serial data transmission
PDT => Parallel data transmission
GIGO => Gabbage in gabbage out
LSIC => Large scale integrated circuit
MAC => Media access control
CMD => Command
CMOS => Complimentary metaoxide semi conductor
PAN => Personal area network
CAN => Campus area network
SQL => Structured query language
DBMS => Database management system
ISP => Internet service provider
SIM => Subscriber identification module
FORTRAN => Formular translator
URL => Universal resource locator
COBOL => Common basic oriented language
BASIC => Beginner all purpose symbolic instruction code
CSS => Cascading style sheet
XXS => Cross site scripting
HTML => Hypertext markup language
RFI => Remote file inclusion
DDOS => Distribution denial of service
SEO => Search engine optimisation
PHP => PHP Hypertext preprocessor
WWW => World wide web
TCP => Transmission control protocol
IP => Internet protocol
VPN => Virtual private network
HTTP => Hypertext transfer protocol
CCNA => Cisco certified network associate
XML => Extensible mark-up language
CISCO => computer information system company
CEH => Certified ethical hacking
CCNP => Cisco certified network proffessionals
USSD => Unstructured supplementary service data.
[/b]
Addition and corrections are allowed. No one knows it all. We are all just trying our best *winks*
Source: http://www.nigerianblog.net/forum2_theme_112148371.xhtml?tema=2

check dat USB pls
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by lovethchioma(f): 4:01pm On Jul 07, 2015
hmmmm
Re: 80 List Of Common Ict Abbreviations And Their Full Meaning by cutepaul(m): 4:01pm On Jul 07, 2015
Usb- universal serial bus

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