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script
A sequence of commands that are executed by another program; a series of instructions to the computer, such as those executed when a user logs in to an ISP.
S
sampling rate
SAN
sandbox
saturation
scalable
scaler
scan velocity modulation (SVM)
S-CDMA
scene graph
screen geometry
script
SCSI
SD
SD card
SD card music playback
SDIO
SDMI
SDRAM
SDTV
search engine
search indexer
SECAM
secondary cache
secure audio file
SED
selectable aspect ratios
selectable color temperature
selector
semiconductor
serial ATA
serial port
server
server appliance
service menu
session
set-top box (STB)
SGML
SGRAM
shading
shadow mask
shareware
SHTTP
sideband addressing
sidebars
sideload
signal-to-noise ratio
signed applet
SIM
SIMM
SIT
skin
SLIP
smart keyless entry and starting
smart power windows
SMIL
S/MIME
SMPTE
SMS
SMTP
snail mail
SODIMM
solarization
solid state
sound card
spam
spatial artifact
S/PDIF
spider
spindle
splash screen
splitter
spoof
spoofing
spread spectrum
spyware
SQL
SRAM
SRS
SSI
SSID
SSL
Stac LZS compression
standard bit rate
state/stateless
static IP address
stereo
stop control system
storage
streaming
stuck/dead pixel
subpixel
subwoofer
supply-chain management software
surround sound
SVGA
S-Video
swap file
switch
SXGA
SXRD
system bus
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