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Term Definition
JAR Acronym for Java archive file. See also .jar file.
Java Archive See .jar file.
Java Native Interface
(JNI)
Java Virtual Machine
(JVM)
A Java specification that enables Java code to call native code in a shared library. Native
code in the JNI library can also invoke Java code through JNI.
A simulated computer that interprets Java programs compiled into bytecode. The Java
programs are usually stored in .class files.
JNI See Java Native Interface.
JPEG See .jpg file.
JVM See Java Virtual Machine.
KB See knowledge base.
key file A unique file for each component that Windows Installer uses to detect the component’s
presence. In order to create advanced component settings or shortcuts, a key file must be
specified.
key path A unique registry value for each component that Windows Installer uses to detect the
component’s presence. A component can have either a key file or a key path, but not both.
knowledge base (KB) A collection of technical information, instructions, and articles that are beyond the scope of
the software’s help information. The Knowledge Base features tips, tricks, and techniques,
answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and articles on both technical and design issues.
Flexera Software posts periodic updates to the Knowledge Base Articles on its Web site
(http://www.installshield.com).
left-click The act of selecting the left button on a mouse.
Glossary
library A collection of similar objects that are stored for occasional use, such as programs in source
code or object code form, data files, scripts, and templates. A program library is a collection
of (usually) precompiled, reusable programming routines that a programmer can “call” when
writing code.
load-ordering group One service may require another service to already be running before it starts. For this
reason, services need to be grouped and set to load in a specific order. Service load-ordering
groups are listed under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControl
Set\Control\ServiceGroupOrder. The service’s Start Type property determines when it loads
within its group.
localization The process of adapting a product or service to a particular language and culture.
log database (LogDB) A database that is on the target machine and contains a log of everything that was configured
to be logged during installation and uninstallation.
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