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Reference
Glossary
Plug-insConceptually, plug-ins are like Lego toys. They are software modules
that add a specific feature or service to a larger system. A Lego wheel by
itself isn't that fun, but add that wheel to a Lego car, and you're cooking
with gas. Unfortunately, most plug-ins, whether for browsers or graphics
programs, don't provide as much functionality as a Lego wheel. For example,
there are number of plug-ins for the Netscape Navigator browser that enable
it to display different types of audio or video messages based on MIME types. However, if nobody develops those
kinds of files, the plug-in is useless. There are some cool plug-ins for
graphics programs, the best of which is Kai's Power Tools. That adds a
zillion effects that you can use on your images. By the way, in Photoshop
you can activate plug-ins by holding down the
command and shift keys when starting up the program.
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