
Glossary
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DNS
Domain Name System. A hierarchical naming system that uses a
combination of text names separated by periods to create a
unique name
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. The TCP/IP protocol used for transferring
files between computers on a network
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language. A standard hypertext language
used to create web pages and other hypertext documents
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The TCP/IP protocol for web based
communication, e.g. Web browsers
IP
Internet Protocol. The TCP/IP session-layer protocol that
regulates packet forwarding by tracking IP addresses, routing
outgoing messages, and recognizing incoming messages
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LDAP
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. A protocol for accessing
on-line directory services
LPD
Line Printer Daemon. A protocol for network printing
LED
Light Emitting Diode
Meta
An underlying definition or description
MIB
Management Information Base. A database of network
configuration information used by SNMP and CMIP to monitor
or change network settings
Mini-DIN
PS/2
Connector used on a PC to connect a keyboard. If your keyboard
has a DIN connector, a DIN to Mini-Din adapter can be used
MIME
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension. Enables transmission of
e-mail containing non-English characters as well as attachments
such as image files