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Undo revision 1653 by Muzer - The glossary is aimed towards newbies who probably don't know (or care) about the difference between GB and GiB. SD cards aren't made in GiB quantities anyways, just GB.
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=== C ===
 
=== C ===
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A language homebrew developers program in.
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A language homebrew developers program in. Also a programming language that is used to make everything from web browser to timers for your computer.
    
=== C++ ===
 
=== C++ ===
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=== DSi ===
 
=== DSi ===
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A handheld console created by Nintendo. It is the second successor to the Nintendo DS, and the 6th generation portable Nintendo gaming system. It features two (larger) screens, two cameras, and an online shop system. The menu is also overhauled, now using similar channels as used on the Wii.
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A handheld console created by Nintendo. It is the second successor to the Nintendo DS, and the 6th generation portable Nintendo gaming system. It features two (larger) screens, two cameras, and an online shop system. The menu is also overhauled, now using similar channels as used on the Wii. It has a screen brightness that can be set to one step higher than the DS Lite.
    
=== DS Lite ===
 
=== DS Lite ===
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The predecessor to the DSi.
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The predecessor to the DSi. It came after the original DS PHAT and has a screen that can be set to 4x as bright as the DS PHAT.
    
=== DS "PHAT" ===
 
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The original dual-screen successor to the Nintendo Gameboy.
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The original Nintendo DS. It ended up being the successor to the Game Boy, though Nintendo did not intend for this to happen. It added a touch screen.
    
=== DSiWare ===
 
=== DSiWare ===
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A platform started by Nintendo that allows developers to cheaply create and then sell original content at low prices (compared to the prices of brand new DSi games).
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A platform started by Nintendo that allows developers to cheaply create and then sell original content at low prices (compared to the prices of brand new DSi games). All DSiWare games are available on the DSi Shop Channel on the main menu.
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=== Dump ===
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To extract the protected contents of something like a chip or NAND drive or disc which are otherwise inaccessible and/or incomprehensible under normal circumstances.
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=== DS Download Play ===
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Another application built into the Nintendo DS firmware. It is a place where people can download multiplayer games from another DS. With those compatible games you are able to use only one game card while playing against several people.
    
== E ==
 
== E ==
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Internet Relay Chat; that is, realtime text-based chat over the Internet.
 
Internet Relay Chat; that is, realtime text-based chat over the Internet.
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== S ==
 
== S ==
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=== SD Card ===
 
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A common type of memory card, used by the DSi, digital cameras, music players, etc. Stands for Secure Digital.
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A common type of memory card, used by the DSi, digital cameras, music players, etc. Stands for Secure Digital. The standard SD card has a maximum capacity of 2 gigabytes (2048 Megabytes); however, some 4GB cards exist but are rare. These cards usually do not have great compatibility with non-SDHC products, even though they are not SDHC, so 2GB is the size you should use.
    
=== SDHC ===
 
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Stands for Secure Digital High Capacity Card.  A type of SD card with a higher storage capacity than normal SD cards.
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Stands for Secure Digital High Capacity Card.  A type of SD card with a higher storage capacity than normal SD cards. These are theoretically capable of holding up to 2 terabytes of space, but are politically limited by the current standards to 32 gigabytes.
    
=== [[System Menu]] ===
 
=== [[System Menu]] ===
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The DSi's main interface which appears after the health warning screen when the system is powered on.
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The DSi's main interface which appears after the health warning screen when the system is powered on. In the DSi this is where all of your default and downloaded channels and games are.
    
== T ==
 
== T ==

Navigation menu