What are Plug-ins?
As the name implies, a plug-in is an addition
to an application that can be added to it after installation. Browsers use
these to increase functionality. The reason that they are not standard parts
of the application vary. Often, the ability to handle a plug-in gives the
application more flexibility than it would have if everything were just made
a standard part of the basic program. Firefox supports so many plug-ins,
that if they were all in the basic script, it would be too huge. Most users
choose a few, not all. Plug-ins are usually not needed as much as wanted. I
want to view certain web-based goodies like video presentations. I need the
plug-in that will let me see them, QuickTime, or RealPlayer for example. I
also have plug-ins for my Photoshop that allow me to do things that the
standard program alone is not designed to do. A word of caution. Plug-ins
must be downloaded and installed. Like anything else, they can be a source
of malware. Get them only from trusted places, scan with your security
products before installing, and always remember--if it sounds too good to be
true, it probably is.
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