I/O
Input and output.
IBM Bridgeboard
See Bridgeboard.
icon
A picture on the Workbench that can be manipulated in order to manipulate a file that it represents.
IDE
A format for hard drive expansion buses.
IFF
Interchange File Format for storing pictures and sounds.
illuminate
The process of casting light upon a surface or object, allowing the colors of that surface to be visible based upon the intensity of the light source and the color of the light.
image
A visual representation of a 3D object, diagram, or setting. May be stored in a variety of formats, such as
IFF ILBM, icon imagery, or fonts. Also used to refer to captured blocks of memory. The Kickstart ROM is often referred to as a ROM image.
IML
Imagine Mailing List, a discussion group of Impulse's 3D modeling software.
impact Printer
A method of printing to paper that requires physical contact between the printer head and the paper.
import
The process of loading a file, often converting it to a new format used by the host program.
infix notation
The use of operators between two variables.
initialize
See format.
input
Data given to hardware or software.
Installer
The Amiga's software installation program, designed to simplify and standardize the process of installing new software or updating old software.
Installer script
A text file that is read by the Installer program, containing executable commands that may be interpreted and acted upon.
instruction
A command readable by an interpreter or compiler.
instruction set
the complete list of commands supported by an interpreter or compiler.
instrument
A digitized audio sample of a particular musical instrument or sound, designed to be played as a real musical instrument.
integer
A number format that contains only whole numbers.
intensity
A measure of the amount of affect expressed by or onto an object, such as light being cast upon a surface.
Higher intensities contain more light, while lower intensities contain less light. May also refer to color values, audio volume, and similar qualities.
interactivity
A method of designing software that allows the user to decide what should occur.
Interchange File Format
A file format, called IFF, that allows various types of data to be stored in a standard way.
interlace
A screen display mode that has double the verticle resolution.
internal command
A file stored in memory, accessible only through the Shell.
internal modem
A modem that is installed in an expansion slot or motherboard within a computer's case. While often less expensive,
internal modems often do not have LED displays for line status or baud rates. Computers may also use external modems, attached to the serial port.
International File System
A disk file system designed to serve the needs of various cultural needs in differing countries. Introduced with Workbench 3.0 Localization.
Internet
A large computer network encompassign various mainframe
computers on college campuses, businesses, and government
buildings around the world.
interpreter
A program that executes commands from a text file. Used by scripting langauges, such as AmigaDOS.
interprocess communication
The ability to send data between applications currently residing in memory.
Intuition
Amiga's graphics environment.
inverse kinematics
The ability to influence pieces of an object by moving a connected piece.
IRC
Internet Relay Chat real-time chat line.
ISDN
Replaces analog telephone systems with digital systems.
ISO 9660
A popular CD ROM file system.
iteration
The process of increasing a value, such as in a loop, by increments of one. Also the repetitive use of a routine or algorithm a finite number of times.