In computing, an emulator is hardware or software that enables one computer system (called the host) to behave like another computer system (called the guest). An emulator typically enables the host system to run software or use peripheral devices designed for the guest system.
i.e. and e.g. are abbreviations of Latin phrases and each has its own specific meaning. i.e. stands for id est, meaning that is.. It is used to explain what exactly something means, or to say the same thing in other words. It is an abbreviation (Latin) of id est. Meaning that is.
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word (or phrase). An abbreviation is pronounced identically to the long form of the word. Abbreviations are often used to save time and space. Some abbreviations are followed by a period (such as Mr., Prof., ft. and Aug.), but some are not (such as cm, min, NY, and mph).