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Term Definition
MIDI See musical instrument digital interface.
Glossary
migrating The process of moving from the use of one operating environment to another that is, in most
cases, thought to be a better one. For example, moving from Windows NT Server to Windows
2000 Server would be considered a migration because it involves ensuring that new features
are exploited and that old settings do not require changing; it also involves taking steps to
ensure that current applications continue to work in the new environment. Migration could
also mean moving from Windows NT to a UNIX-based operating system (or the reverse). You
can also migrate data from one kind of database to another kind of database. This usually
requires converting the data into some common format that can be output from the old
database and input into the new database. Migration is also used to refer simply to the
process of moving data from one storage device to another.
MIME See multipurpose internet mail extensions.
minor upgrade An update to a product in which the changes made to the installation do not warrant a change
in the Product Code.
MM See merge module.
modal Requires the user to interact with it before the application can continue, restricting the user’s
activities with other windows or dialog boxes. See also modeless.
modeless Enables the user to interact with other windows and dialog boxes. See also modal.
MSDE See Microsoft Data Engine.
MSDE named
instance
A named instance of an installation of the Microsoft data engine (MSDE). See also named
instance.
MSDE object template A base for the MSDE merge module. When you add the MSDE merge module to a Windows
Installer project or an InstallScript project, the InstallShield application starts with a base file
(or stub) for this merge module. You need to configure this merge module, and then the
application can apply your settings to the base file.
MSDN See Microsoft Developer Network.
MS-DOS See Microsoft disc operating system.
MS-DOS prompt The Microsoft Disc-Operating System (MS-DOS) prompt is the visual indicator in the
Command Prompt window signaling that MS-DOS is ready to accept a new command. The
default MS-DOS prompt is C:>, followed by a blinking cursor.
MSI See .msi file.
MSM See .msm file.
MSP See .msp file.
MST See .mst file.
multimedia A collection of various media such as sound, video, graphics, and animation used together to
convey a message.
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