What IS an Avatar? I mean, I know it's a piccie but why is it called an Avatar? It's just that it's the first time I've ever come across that term...

Non-tekkie Maureen

Hi Maureen

My dictionary gives the following definition:

1 Chiefly Hinduism a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth

2 Computing a moveable icon representing a person in cyberspace or virtual reality graphics

Origin from Sanskrit avatara 'descent'.

Doesn't help much does it

Jane

a reminder that the Internet was invented by hippies

I still dont get it.... which one is it? 1 or 2????

*wink*

Thanks Jane. Now I know I have a manifestation of a deity on my account I'm much happier!

And of course that explains why files disappear and computers crash - a "gremlin" in the works

Jane