DD
Shorthand for Don't Die, DD is a term often used in chat communications and computer gaming.
DDR
1. Short for Double Data Rate, DDR is a type of memory that utilizes both the rising and falling edge of the system clock that has the potential of doubling the speed of the memory. Today, the DDR technology can be found in high end Video Cards as well as computer memory such as DDR-SDRAM.
2. Short for Dial-on-Demand Routing, DDR was developed by Cisco and is a new routing technique that uses existing telephone lines to help form a WAN.
3. DDR is also short for Dance Dance Revolution. A popular arcade and console game where users must dance on a pad in conjunction with what is being displayed on the screen.
Deathmatch
Type of first person shooter game where the players win by obtaining the most frags. Often deathmatch is abbreviated as DM or TDM for Team DeathMatch.
Demo
1. A software file that enables a user the ability to try a service, software program, software game, or software utility before purchasing it or signing up. Although demos are often available as demo disks, many demos today are downloaded from the Internet for free.
2. In addition, when referring to a game, demo mode refers to a mode that demonstrates the computer game without requiring any interaction from a human player.
DIN
1. When referring to a connector, DIN is a type of connector that conforms to a standard defined by the DIN group. Computer keyboards, computer mice, network routers, video appliances, and Apple serial devices are a few examples of hardware devices that may use a DIN style of connector.
2. Short for Deutsche Institut fuer Normung, DIN is a German standardization group.
3. Shorthand for Do It Now, DIN is commonly used in chat rooms and online gaming.
Ding
Gaming term used to signify the user has just increased one or more levels. This term is often seen in MMORPG games such as EverQuest.
Microsoft DirectX
DirectX ABCs
Current available version = 9.0c
Windows Vista users = 10
First released in 1995, DirectX is a set of APIs (Application Program Interface) developed by Microsoft to allow all programs to write instructions for hardware without knowing exactly what hardware is within the computer. Games which include DirectX, will have the capability of utilizing multimedia and graphics accelerator features more efficiently.
The original releases of Windows 95 did not ship with DirectX; Windows 95 OSR2 however did included DirectX 2.0. To see which version of windows you are using, see our page Information about determining Windows Versions.
Windows NT shipped with DirectX 2.0. Upgrading to Service Pack 3 or higher will install DirectX 3.0. However, there are no higher versions of DirectX available for Windows NT. Installing Service Pack 4 or higher will install later versions of DirectPlay, however.
The latest version of DirectX can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
DKP
Short for Dragon Kill Points, DKP is a point system that originated in the online game EverQuest and today used in many other MMORPGs that helps players distribute the loot obtained from creatures that require a large party of players (often 10 or more). For each player that participates in killing a large creature or other large mob the player earns points, often based on the difficulty and amount of players participating. These points are often kept track of by the guild leader and can then be used for loot the creature drops, the player that has participated the most will have the most points and be entitled to the rare or otherwise valuable loot first.
Each game and guild has their own method of obtaining and keeping track of DKP. When joining a guild in an online game it is best that you talk with the guild leader and/or visit their personal page for additional information about how they manage the guild DKP.
Dmg
Short for damage, dmg is a term often used in gaming as an indication of how much damage was inflicted on a person or thing in the game or how much potential damage an item in the game is capable of inflicting.
DND
1. Shorthand for Do Not Disturb, DND is a common tag or extension added to users name or alias to let other users or players know that person does not wish to be disturbed either because he or she is away or because they are busy.
2. More commonly known as D&D, DnD is short for Dungeons and Dragons and is a role playing game where players play with a number of different characters in an imaginary world. Each player has the ability to choose their own character, each with a selection of different attribute points. The player navigates the world and interacts with the environment by rolling a number of different dice to determine their moves and actions. D&D is played by millions of people around the world and today many of the computers RPG and MMORPG games are based on many of the same ideas of this popular game.
DOT
1. Single pixel on a matrix display.
2. Single small dot on a dot matrix printer print out.
3. Period separating related pieces of information on the Internet such as www.computerhope.com.
4. In a RPG or MMORPG a DOT is short for Damage Over Time and is a type of spell or other damage that causes a player or creature in a game harm for a short period of a time. For example, a player hit by a poison spell could be poisoned for several seconds unless they are cured.
Dupe
In computer games dupe or duping often refers to act of a player tricking the game and generating a duplicate of another item. For example, a player may use a duping technique to make a duplicate of a high level weapon or other item in the game. Any type of duplicated item in games is considered cheating and often duping an item and/or owning a duped item can cause your account to be suspended or banned in many online games.
Computer Hope does not give assistance or tell players how to duplicate any items in any online games.
Shorthand for Don't Die, DD is a term often used in chat communications and computer gaming.
DDR
1. Short for Double Data Rate, DDR is a type of memory that utilizes both the rising and falling edge of the system clock that has the potential of doubling the speed of the memory. Today, the DDR technology can be found in high end Video Cards as well as computer memory such as DDR-SDRAM.
2. Short for Dial-on-Demand Routing, DDR was developed by Cisco and is a new routing technique that uses existing telephone lines to help form a WAN.
3. DDR is also short for Dance Dance Revolution. A popular arcade and console game where users must dance on a pad in conjunction with what is being displayed on the screen.
Deathmatch
Type of first person shooter game where the players win by obtaining the most frags. Often deathmatch is abbreviated as DM or TDM for Team DeathMatch.
Demo
1. A software file that enables a user the ability to try a service, software program, software game, or software utility before purchasing it or signing up. Although demos are often available as demo disks, many demos today are downloaded from the Internet for free.
2. In addition, when referring to a game, demo mode refers to a mode that demonstrates the computer game without requiring any interaction from a human player.
DIN
1. When referring to a connector, DIN is a type of connector that conforms to a standard defined by the DIN group. Computer keyboards, computer mice, network routers, video appliances, and Apple serial devices are a few examples of hardware devices that may use a DIN style of connector.
2. Short for Deutsche Institut fuer Normung, DIN is a German standardization group.
3. Shorthand for Do It Now, DIN is commonly used in chat rooms and online gaming.
Ding
Gaming term used to signify the user has just increased one or more levels. This term is often seen in MMORPG games such as EverQuest.
Microsoft DirectX
DirectX ABCs
Current available version = 9.0c
Windows Vista users = 10
First released in 1995, DirectX is a set of APIs (Application Program Interface) developed by Microsoft to allow all programs to write instructions for hardware without knowing exactly what hardware is within the computer. Games which include DirectX, will have the capability of utilizing multimedia and graphics accelerator features more efficiently.
The original releases of Windows 95 did not ship with DirectX; Windows 95 OSR2 however did included DirectX 2.0. To see which version of windows you are using, see our page Information about determining Windows Versions.
Windows NT shipped with DirectX 2.0. Upgrading to Service Pack 3 or higher will install DirectX 3.0. However, there are no higher versions of DirectX available for Windows NT. Installing Service Pack 4 or higher will install later versions of DirectPlay, however.
The latest version of DirectX can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
DKP
Short for Dragon Kill Points, DKP is a point system that originated in the online game EverQuest and today used in many other MMORPGs that helps players distribute the loot obtained from creatures that require a large party of players (often 10 or more). For each player that participates in killing a large creature or other large mob the player earns points, often based on the difficulty and amount of players participating. These points are often kept track of by the guild leader and can then be used for loot the creature drops, the player that has participated the most will have the most points and be entitled to the rare or otherwise valuable loot first.
Each game and guild has their own method of obtaining and keeping track of DKP. When joining a guild in an online game it is best that you talk with the guild leader and/or visit their personal page for additional information about how they manage the guild DKP.
Dmg
Short for damage, dmg is a term often used in gaming as an indication of how much damage was inflicted on a person or thing in the game or how much potential damage an item in the game is capable of inflicting.
DND
1. Shorthand for Do Not Disturb, DND is a common tag or extension added to users name or alias to let other users or players know that person does not wish to be disturbed either because he or she is away or because they are busy.
2. More commonly known as D&D, DnD is short for Dungeons and Dragons and is a role playing game where players play with a number of different characters in an imaginary world. Each player has the ability to choose their own character, each with a selection of different attribute points. The player navigates the world and interacts with the environment by rolling a number of different dice to determine their moves and actions. D&D is played by millions of people around the world and today many of the computers RPG and MMORPG games are based on many of the same ideas of this popular game.
DOT
1. Single pixel on a matrix display.
2. Single small dot on a dot matrix printer print out.
3. Period separating related pieces of information on the Internet such as www.computerhope.com.
4. In a RPG or MMORPG a DOT is short for Damage Over Time and is a type of spell or other damage that causes a player or creature in a game harm for a short period of a time. For example, a player hit by a poison spell could be poisoned for several seconds unless they are cured.
Dupe
In computer games dupe or duping often refers to act of a player tricking the game and generating a duplicate of another item. For example, a player may use a duping technique to make a duplicate of a high level weapon or other item in the game. Any type of duplicated item in games is considered cheating and often duping an item and/or owning a duped item can cause your account to be suspended or banned in many online games.
Computer Hope does not give assistance or tell players how to duplicate any items in any online games.
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