infotips: "they refer to information that can be stored in the VersionInfo
resource of Windows executables" as displayed in Windows Explorer.
Alternate explanation: Utterly useless information about information you
don't want.
ballon tips: "Windows XP has a "bad habit" to keep on displaying
from the taskbar Balloon Tips , showing all kind of
(sometimes stupid and annoying ) reminders."
Alternate explanation. That red balloon that floats to top of your screen
too fast to read.
tooltips: "Display a tip when you position the mouse on the Minimize,
Maximize, or Close button."
Alternate explanation: The monkey wrench you need to fix problems in
Windows.
popups:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/web/sp2_popupblocker.mspx
Alternate explanation: That furry little animal that pops ups out of a hole
in the middle of your nice green lawn.
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