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Questions tagged [terminology]

This tag is for questions about the correct name for something, or what particular terms might mean.

Proper terminology is essential to understanding other users when talking about Ubuntu and preventing confusion. This tag is intended to be used on questions asking what the standard names are for various things, such as what parts of the user interface are called.

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What does the tilde at the end of a file name stand for?

In Windows, I believe that files with a tilde in the file name represent files that are currently open in an application. For example, Microsoft Word creates a file with almost the same name as the file you currently have open, but with a tilde in…
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How to install terminology emulator on Ubuntu 14.04?

Is it possible to install terminology on Ubuntu 14.04? I didn't find anything helpful. Thanks!
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How can I make a mini English-Chinese dictionary for Ubuntu?

When you open your Ubuntu, many English words are used. For example, accessories, education, graphics, internet, office, other, sound, video, system tools, preferences, run, and log out will all appear in the GUI. How can I get a list of all English…
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What exactly is a script?

I am having some difficulty understanding what a script is. As far as I understand, it's a set of commands in a shell. And what's the difference between a bash script and a shell script? can somebody explain this concept?
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If the kernel is Linux, the desktop, and DM is Gnome, then what exactly is Ubuntu?

If the kernel is Linux, the desktop, and DE is Gnome (or Unity or KDE or whatever), then what exactly are Ubuntu, Debian and other linux OS'es?
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