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This section contains articles explaining basic terms from the computer graphics field.

What is a computer image? This article defines basic terms from computer graphics field and explains how computers represent images.

What is a Windows XP icon? This article answers basic questions about icons and explains the difference between Windows XP and previous icons.

What is a Windows Vista icon? This article pinpoints the differences between Windows Vista icons and Windows XP icons as observed in Windows Vista Beta 1.

What is a NURBS curve/surface? This article explains the term NURBS, describes basic properties of NURBS curves and surfaces, and gives a short tutorial on using them for 3D modelling.

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