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Driver
A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact
form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular
equipment.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between
electronic devices.
Encryption Key (Network Key)
Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data encryption
protects data from unauthorized viewing.
This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required
between the sender and receiver.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example:
the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
GB
Gigabyte. One billion bytes.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your computer in electronic form.
