Glossary of common terms
This glossary defines a number of words you will see used often in discussions about Moodle - you'll find them highlighted throughout this course.
If you wish to import this glossary to your Moodle site, you can download this file of exported entries: glossary_of_common_terms_20101214.xml.
Please feel free to add new words here!
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FTP | ||
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File Transfer Protocol - a method of copying files from one computer to another. For example, you might FTP your Moodle files from your home computer to your web server. | ||
FYI | ||
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For your information | ||
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GDPR | ||
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation by which the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU). It also addresses the export of personal data outside the EU. | ||
Git | ||
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Git is a revision control and source code management system used to manage Moodle's code repository. You can also download Moodle using Git. | ||
GLWTOB! | ||
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Good Luck With That One Buddy! - Usually a reference to a reasonable position, view, or situation that is seen as being untenable or unachievable because of the lack of co-operation of others, usually for their own, often non-logical or unreasonable, perceptions. | ||
Grouping | ||
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HIG | ||
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 | host | |
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Any computer on a network that offers services or connectivity to other computers on the network. A host has an IP address associated with it. | ||
hosting provider | ||
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