AI - Artificial Intelligence . At one level refers to the creation of a computer as smart as a human being. In home computers, most often used to describe the level of sophistication of computer-controlled opponents in games. Often referred to as simply applications, or programs, these pieces of software actually perform the tasks you demand of your computer.
Typical applications are word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and games.
American standard code for information exchange. Device Driver . A chunk of software that lets the operating system, and programs running on it, control a particular hardware device, such as a monitor or printer. Software which can be used by anyone, completely free of charge. Graphic interchange format.