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Problem Words

These are some words that always create problems in that they are often
translated the same in a language but have different meanings in computer
terminology.

Make use of pocompendium -v to see if you have used the same word for various
English words.

In and Out of your computer and programs

The following are in order of severity

Close		- Usually closing the Window of an application but not closing the
			  application itself (close a window)
Quit/Exit	- Close the application (exit from the stage)
Logout		- Close all the applications and return to the login screen (go
			  outside)
Shutdown	- Shutdown all systems on the computer and often turn it off (turn
			  the light off)

Getting rid of things

Cancel		- Ignore this action
Delete		- Remove a file
Stop		- Do not continue with this task
Erase		- Same as delete
Remove		- Same as delete
Clear

Your settings, etc

Most of these are the same, although some programs might use them slightly
differently.

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