Plug-in is the term that is usually used
when referring to third party software that is meant to interact with a
certain program. Take for example your web browser; you would need to
install a plug-in called flash player in order to play videos. Flash
player is not native to any browser but is made by a separate company
altogether. It is also compatible with all of the popular web browsers
like IE, Firefox, and Opera.
An Add-on also extends the functionality
of a certain program but they are usually meant to function on a
certain program. Taking the web browser for comparison, add-ons that are
meant for Firefox
would only work with Firefox and so would for other browsers. These are
usually not full blown software but are simply pieces of code that you
can use to modify the interface. The most common add-ons for browsers
are toolbars which take a little bit more space and give you instant
shortcuts to certain online services. Add-ons are also very prominent in
online games like World of Warcraft, where players who have a little
know-how can create their own add-ons to help other players.
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