In computer graphics, a vector with end points designated in coordinates relative to a base address. Contrast with absolute vector.
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- Blog posts 2008-10-08
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- Discussion threads 2008-04-28
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- Discussion threads 2007-03-07
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- Discussion threads 2006-09-22
- The consequences of information overload
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- Discussion threads 2006-03-12
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- Discussion threads 2006-02-18
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- Discussion threads 2005-03-23
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- Software downloads 2003-05-19
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