(1) A group of disk or tape records that is stored and transferred as a single unit. On a CD, a block consists of 98 frames of 33 bytes for a total of 3,234 bytes, or 1/75th of a second. See block level.
(2) A group of bits or bytes that is transmitted or processed as a single unit.
(2) A group of bits or bytes that is transmitted or processed as a single unit.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- Self-censoring upcoverting DVD player filters inappropriate content
- Parental controls take on a new meaning with the ClearPlay UpConvert HDMI DVD Player, which offers downloadable filters that can block objectionable content while a disc is playing. For instance, if you want to control how much sex and violence your kids see in a particular flick, you adjust the...
- Blog posts 2009-11-30
- Best Mail Server 5.8 (Windows)
- Best Mail Server is an ultra fast SMTP/POP3 server program. You can send mail from any mail client that is complaint with SMTP protocol using this server. You can also configure it to be your local mail server. It will accept mail on your behalf and store it, until your...
- Software downloads 2009-11-28
- Max Spyware Threat Definition 16.0.2.044 (Windows)
- Max Secure Spyware Detector is a complete solution for individuals, professionals and home users. The software is specially designed to scan, detect, delete and recover spyware with an option of quick and full scan.This software is also powered by some advanced features that are similar to our corporate edition like,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- Plax Network Suite 2.8 (Windows)
- Plax Network Suite is an easy to use collection of network tools which give you full control over the online activity of your computer. The Windows Firewall button provides an instant on/off switch for Windows XP Firewall. Plax Network Suite offers the possibility to block all Internet connections by the...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- KidsMouse 3.0.1 (Mac)
- Education software suitable for infant learning with mouse operation. This software collects 18 kinds of learning games such as ABC Puzzle, The space recognition, paint, memory, number, color ball, easy puzzle, crayon, seesaw, number puzzle, shape puzzle, flowerpot, USA puzzle, world map puzzle,clock,Animal Block,Order Maze,Fish and Missing Word. All games...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- ImagesForever 1.5 (Mac)
- ImagesForever provides a browser-like interface to Google's Image Search. Enter terms in the search box or click the Random Word button. ImagesForever queries Google Image Search, selects a random image from the results, and displays the original image from the source website along with the number of matches. This is...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- Twitbit Lite for iPhone 2.2 (Mobile)
- Twitbit Lite for iPhone is a Twitter iPhone app to provide full support for push notifications. You will be sent an alert when you receive a direct messages or when you are mentioned. It also supports configuring whether alerts are received for mentions and direct messages individually, on a per-account...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Twitbit for iPhone 2.2 (Mobile)
- Twitbit for iPhone is a Twitter iPhone app to provide full support for push notifications. You will be sent an alert when you receive a direct messages or when you are mentioned. It also supports configuring whether alerts are received for mentions and direct messages individually, on a per-account basis....
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Is Google the Center of the Universe?
- It's not even a year since the triumphalism of Jeff Jarvis's Google 'reverse engineering' book 'What Would Google Do?' hit the book shelves, but it seems an age ago now. Jarvis's publisher Harper Collins claims this book is 'all about you' in their promo blurb - how you...
- Blog posts 2009-11-24
- Can (and will) Microsoft keep Silverlight compatible across platforms?
- The better question is WHEN will it be better for Microsoft to keep it compatible across platforms, and WHEN or under what conditions might it not be better for MS to NOT keep it compatible across platforms.In other works, it is NOT a question of IF, but, at WHAT TIMES...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom Professional 2.8.2 (Windows)
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom Professional is a program that allows a 'view' of a computer monitor of a remote computer, which is connected to the network. The program can be used on networks that use the TCP/IP network protocol. After start, the program displays the windows of all remote...
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- TimesUpKidz 2009-11-20 (Windows)
- TimesUpKidz makes it easy for parents to limit their kids' computer time. Parents can set daily and weekly limits, as well as block usage during specific hours of the day or night. Kids hear audible reminders like "5 minutes left" and can't use the computer when their time runs out....
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom 4.8.13 (Windows)
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom is a program that allows a view of a computer monitor of a remote computer, which is connected to the network. The program can be used on networks that use the TCP/IP network protocol. After start, the program displays the windows of all remote computers,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Chrome OS: More questions than answers?
- And exactly why....would students be part of the target market or any other particular group for that matter?This is a silly post. Chrome will be lean, cloud based, local caching of data, some and growing off-line capabilities and probably grow in features/capabilities over time. It will NOT be everything to...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency
- Spoken like someone without a clueBut then again, what can be expected from trolls anymore?Originality?Security & AccessGrant the LEAST amount of access for the end user.DENY then ALLOW, why would you open up Port 80 to the world if you only do business in the United States or local area...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Stupid DROID Tricks, Volume 1
- also if u want to talk and surf the net (get directions,or use the Map) in the same time u just have to open or switch the applications using the HOME key on the phone.Also: if u want to make a very CHEAP International calls or If you want to...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-22
- Conference energy levels
- Coming to Dreamforce has been a revelation. The news was dominated by Chatter but that only tells a fraction of the real story. As I sat in the media room chatting sic to an old buddy it occurred to me this was a conference that annoyed for all...
- Blog posts 2009-11-20
- Ultra AutoCAD Tool 2.4.155 (Windows)
- Ultra AutoCAD Tool is an ultra-fast utility program for AutoCAD drawing files. Features include: extract data from drawing files (CSV, XML, HTML) and import to a database or Excel workbook, create DXFs from DWGs, find and replace text, find and replace block attribute values, find and delete text objects, find...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- DWG Miner DLL 2.4.60 (Windows)
- DWG Miner DLL is a powerful ActiveX component for quickly extracting and setting data in AutoCAD drawing DWG files. DWG Miner DLL contains many functions for updating text values, updating block attribute values, setting layers on/off/frozen/thawed, setting external reference file paths, setting image file paths, creating XML files from drawing...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- FCC wants public comment on digital democracy - voting online
- Online Voting - Destroying the integrity and fabric of democracy.On-line voting without safe guards against vote selling and guarantee that each vote was registered in private invalidates the intent and meaning of "one person, one vote."It's bad enough that this hole currently exists with the current mail-in voting process.RE: FCC...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- Reduce risk. Reduce complexity. Increase reliability.
-
A simplified IT environment isn't just less complex. It's also more reliable. Standardize on a single Linux platform with SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell, and get the world's most interoperable Linux
- Learn more >>
- Keep Up With The Latest In Document Management with The DocuMentor.
-
Doc delivers the scoop on today's enterprise content management, printer maintenance, and all other issues related to document management. It's the DocuMentor Blog.
- Learn more >>
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - Free Six-Month Trial for Eligible Organizations
-
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides fast online access, simple contact management and better sales performance for a low monthly cost - the best value on the market today.
- Learn more about the free, six-month trial offer>>
SmartPlanet
- Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
- More from IBM
-
- How to Drive Better Business Outcomes with Exceptional Web Experiences Download the eBook
- Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Read the White Paper from IBM
- Linking Decisions and Information for Organizational Performance Read the Tom Davenport study
