Agency Glossary

Widget

Widgets are small applications or virtual buttons that contribute to the user interface on a computer and serve specific purposes. Widgets provide common functions, such as provding the weather forecast or your flight itinerary, in one spot for easy accessability. Widgets provide convenience while being aesthetically pleasing to users. Apple Computer, Inc. contains widgets in its Dashboard program, and Microsoft will offer widget applications in its Microsoft Windows Vista. Additional downloadable widgets are provided by Yahoo! and other widget engines.

 

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