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LOSSARY
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Packet
The unit of information transmitted over the network,
consisting of a preamble, a destination address, a source
address, the data being transmitted, and a code that allows
testing for correct transmission.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
PC Card
A new global standard that replaced the PCMCIA standard in
1994. The standard is designed to enhance compatibility and
functionality among PC Cards (credit card-sized devices). It
also provides for future high-performance PC Card
applications through CardBus, a new 32-bit bus-mastering
interface.
Release 1.0
In the PC Card environment, the Personal Computer Memory
Card Standard Release 1.0, September 1990.
Release 2.0
In the PC Card environment, the release in which I/O
capability and software support were added in
September 1991.
Release 2.1
In the PC Card environment, the release containing
typographical corrections to Release 2.0. There were no
technical enhancements.
Socket
In the PC Card environment, the hardware in the host
computer where the PC Card is placed. The socket maps the
host’s internal bus signals to the PC Card interface signals.
Socket Services
The software layer that provides a standardized interface to
manipulate PC Cards, sockets, etc.
