It is inversely proportional to the amount of light reflected or transmitted through the sample. The lower case letters g, j, p, q and y have descenders. Slang for any computer function that can be done on a standalone PC, rather than a larger, more powerful, computer. This produces an increased visual contrast on edge sharpness, thereby enhancing the image. The chemical in a photographic developer that converts exposed silver halide to visible black metallic silver.
Examples are disk drives, video monitors, keyboards and printing devices.
A program or file format that can be used with two or more different computing devices and produce identical results. For example, a page saved in PostScript format should be printable on an HP LaserPrinter IV or on a Linotronic output. A rectangular box that either requests or provides information. Many dialog boxes present options to choose from before Windows can carry out a command. Some dialog boxes present warnings or explain why a command can't be completed.