Glossary

2010-04-12T02:31:29Z

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== Glossary of Terms ==
* '''Agent''' - Winamp's taskbar component. Maintains file type associations.

* '''APE''' - Advanced Plug-in Effect. Third party Effect Module created for AVS.

* '''AVS''' - Advanced Visualization Studio comes bundled with Winamp. Allows endless user customization.

* '''Base Skin''' - The standard skin built into Winamp. Also the downloadable template used to create new skins.

* '''Bookmark''' - Winamp feature that allows quick access to favorite songs or streams.

* '''Codec''' - Short for coder/decoder. A software program for converting between digital data and analog signals. Winamp uses codecs to play many different kinds of audio files.

* '''Developer''' - Any one who creates a skin or writes an application or plug-in for Winamp.

* '''Discussion List''' - A mailing list hosted by Winamp.com to help foster the developer community.

* '''DLL''' - Dynamically Linked Library. A Win32 property that allows Winamp's plug-in architecture.

* '''DoubleSize Mode''' - Winamp option that doubles the width and height of the Main and Equalizer components.

* '''DSP Plug-in''' - A plug-in that manipulates audio data before being sent to the speakers.

* '''Easter Egg''' - A programming term used for a hidden, often humorous feature.

* '''Equalizer''' - Winamp component that allows audio tweaking for optimal sound quality.

* '''FAQ''' - Frequently Asked Questions.

* '''Forum''' - A message board hosted by Winamp.com to help foster the Winamp community.

* '''Flounder''' - Any of various marine flatfishes of the families Bothidae and Pleuronectidae, which include important food fishes.

* '''General Purpose Plug-in''' - A plug-in that does not require access to audio data.

* '''Input Plug-in''' - A plug-in that adds a new file type to Winamp's list of supported types.

* '''IPC''' - Inter-process communication. Basically, anytime one program communicates with another.

* '''Language Pack''' - A special plug-in that translates most Winamp text.

* '''Llama''' - A domesticated South American ruminant mammal (Lama glama) related to the camel, raised for its soft, fleecy wool. The only animal fully endorsed by Nullsoft.

* '''Mini-browser''' - Winamp component that allows internet browsing during audio play.

* '''MP3''' - MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. A digital audio compression algorithm that acheives a compression factor of about twelve while preserving sound quality.

* '''NSDN''' - Nullsoft Developers Network. The developers source for official Nullsoft information.

* '''NSIS''' - Nullsoft Scriptable Install System. Nullsoft's in-house installer utility. Required for plug-in installation.

* '''Nullsoft''' - Group of benevolent artisans who revolutionize the computer world on a regular basis.

* '''Output Plug-in''' - A plug-in that directs audio flow to one or more destinations.

* '''PiMP''' - Plug-in Mini Packager. Predecessor to NSIS.

* '''PMP''' - Portable Media Player. Creative Zen, Apple iPod, etc. Not to be confused with the original name for NSIS (PiMP).

* '''Playlist Editor''' - Winamp component that allows easy sorting and sequencing of audio files.

* '''Plug-in''' - Basis of Winamp architecture. Allows third parties to add functionality to Winamp by "plugging in" additional code.

* '''Preset''' - Visually pleasing sequence of Effect Modules in AVS or Milkdrop.

* '''SDK''' - Software Development Kit. All the tools you need to perform a programming job.

* '''SHOUTcast''' - Nullsoft's internet streaming MP3 solution.

* '''Skin''' - Interchangeable visual interface for Winamp.

* '''Visualization Plug-in''' - A plug-in that uses audio data to drive graphics.

* '''WAL''' - Required format for Modern skins before submittal.

* '''WAV''' - Widely used uncompressed audio format. Usually more than 10X larger than MP3.

* '''Winamp''' - The ultimate high-fidelity music player for Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Winamp supports MP3, CD and other audio formats, not to mention hundreds of plug-ins and thousands of skins.

* '''Winamp.com''' - Official website of Winamp. Houses all approved skins, plug-ins, updates, forums, etc.

* '''WindowShade Mode''' - Winamp option that shrinks most components to a narrow bar with only most basic functionality.

* '''WSZ''' - Required format for Classic skins before submittal.

* '''WVS''' - Obsolete name for AVS.

== See also ==
* [[Plugin Terminology]]

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