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CNET GLOSSARY: Terms for the techie
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virtual memory 
A method of simulating computer memory. A virtual memory manager (usually a function of the operating system) maps chunks of data and program code to a storage area (the swap file) on the hard disk, allowing programs to run as if there were more RAM available than is the case.


 
V 
V.32
V.32bis
V.34
V.42bis
V.90
variable bit rate
VAT
VBScript
vCalendar
vCard
vector graphics
velocity scan modulation
Veronica
 
vertical compression
vertical frequency
vertical resolution
VESA
VGA
video adapter
VfW
viewable area
virtual machine
virtual memory
visualization
VPN
virtual server
 
virus
Visual Basic
voice recognition system
VoIP
von Neumann architecture
VQF
VRAM
VRML
VSB
VSL
VST plug-in
VxD
  
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