Refers to some unique feature on a Web site that does not require a plug-in to be downloaded, installed and associated with the browser in order to use it. Users prefer plug-inless solutions for many reasons. First, everyone is leery of viruses coming from the Web, and second, if you work on several machines, or if you buy a new one, all your browser plug-ins have to be downloaded again and reinstalled. See plug-in.
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